TED Podcast Extras – Beddit

Did you know your sleep isn't the same throughout the night? This is a sleep monitor that tracks your sleep. Accurately, without any disturbing wearable sensors. Only a sensor attached to your bed. All you need to do is sleep on the sensor and Beddit takes care of the rest. Works with either Apple iOS or Android apps. App is designed for phones but may work with tablets. Comes in black or white. $150 on web site or $130 on Amazon. Sleep Monitor is based on (BCG)ballistocardiography, a scientific method for measuring cardiorespiratory functions. It detects the tiny signals caused by heartbeat, respiration and movements of the person in bed. Things it measures: - Heart rate - resting rate. Is an important indicator of recovery and stress. - Respiration - breathing frequency and gives you a possibility to follow your stress levels. Tracking your respiration it also knows if you snore during the night. - Sleep cycles - sensing your movements it recognizes the different sleep stages and sleep cycles you go through during the night. - Sleep time - tracks your overall sleep time and recognizes absences from bed, awake periods and periods of restless sleep. Sleep Matters and has a significant effect on your overall wellness. A good night’s sleep improves your working efficiency, reduces stress, boosts your workout and has a positive impact on your relationships. This may help you sleep smarter and is just one of several devices coming out soon to track your sleep. Some lay on your bed like this one and others lay on your bed lengthwise. They all work about the same and work with apps to track patterns. These can be very useful to let you know how your health is doing and whether you need to seek other medical advice. February is also National Heart Month! If you are regular listener to my podcast I would like to hear from you, get to know you and Welcome you to my HOME. Help Support the Show! if you feel this podcast is of value I have given you various ways to support the podcast or use the Newsletter & Support Subscription links or Support the Show! links on my blog sites. Show your support and become a Patron of The Elder Divide over @ Patreon.com/TheElderDivide to help sustain the audio and maybe move to future video podcasts. Any amount you give on a monthly basis is greatly appreciated. It can be as little as $1 or more based on the value you get from what I am providing you with this Podcast. Again Thank You! Ting.com Link Mobile that makes sense. (free online calculator for savings) It’s a pretty great time to come to Ting. Shop for yourself and those you care for most @ 50+ Active & Healthy Living Amazon link. (30 day free Amazon Prime trial) Shop at @ The Alzheimer's Store Link Products designed for people with Alzheimer's and Dementia and their Caregivers. Online backup solution @ Carbonite Link on how to survive a Computer disaster. (15 day free trial) Gourmesso Link Premium Compatible Coffee Capsules for Nespresso®* Machines (Italian passion for coffee combined with German ingenuity). Online Petplan Pet Insurance Link help save your pet and your budget. ThinkGeek Link Join In Geek Out. (gadget shopping) The latest home electronics @ Sharper Image Link. Identity Guard® Total Protection® or Essentials (30 days free) Get Peace of Mind. Device Insurance: Squaretrade Protection Plan Insurance: Smartphones, Tablets, Desktop Computers, Laptops, Home Entertainment, Home Appliances, Portable Audio and Other Devices. Elder Links: The 2015 Aging in America Conference will be held in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, March 23-27. Send your parents a Tech Support care package Google video tutorials. The National Senior Games multi-sport organization for athletes age 50 and over. Bloomington/Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota July 3 - 16, 2015 also check out your local state for their games.