Today, WebMD Health Corp. launched WebMD Healthy Target, an integrated health improvement program that uses biometric device data from activity trackers, wireless scales and glucose meters to deliver tailored, physician-reviewed, contextually relevant content and motivational tips to individuals looking to develop sustainable health-conscious habits. WebMD Healthy Target will provide valuable assistance to individuals looking to manage chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes and obesity, as well as to a broader audience interested in achieving their fitness goals or more generally living a healthier lifestyle.
Available within WebMD’s flagship mobile app for iPhone, Healthy Target can translate step, sleep, weight and blood glucose data from multiple well-known device manufacturers, including Entra, Fitbit, UP by Jawbone and Withings, into actionable insights. In addition, iPhone 5s users have the option to track their steps with their smartphone. Users can manually input their biometric data into Healthy Target or connect their devices.
“WebMD’s Healthy Target empowers consumers to make behavioral changes that can improve their physical and mental health,” said Dr. Michael Smith, Chief Medical Editor at WebMD, in a statement. “To achieve successful, sustainable behavioral change, consumers must learn how to track and manage the factors that contribute to healthy living.”
Healthy Target empowers users to live a healthier life and achieve their health and fitness goals by informing and educating users with the latest physician-reviewed content mapped against attainable user goals and suggested positive habits.
“Consumers will appreciate the ease of incorporating their biometric data into our Healthy Target program and the health insights and recommendations offered to help them sustain a healthier life,” said David Ziegler, Director of Product Management for WebMD, in a statement. “With more than 40% of consumers using mobile devices to access health information, the time is right for a mobile app that can help translate data into life-improving insights.”
• Goal Setting. Healthy Target enables users to choose from six goals: 1) lose weight 2) eat healthier 3) be more active 4) control blood sugar 5) sleep better 6) feel better. Once goals are selected, Healthy Target recommends proven habits that can help users reach their goals. Goals can be added or changed at any time.
• Habit Intensity & Tracking. Each habit has three levels: easy, medium, and hard. Users start a new habit at the easy level — each habit lasting for one week – track their progress, and use reminders to help ensure they do their habits on a regular basis. They can change or restart their habits at any time. As they move further along the program, their healthy habits and wellness continue to grow.
• Data Understanding. Providing a complete summary of a user’s biometric data, Healthy Target incorporates easy-to-understand visuals so users can clearly see changes in their sleep, step counts, weight, and blood sugar over time.
• Progress Report & Inspiration. In addition to daily snapshots that monitor progress, users are provided weekly recaps analyzing their success towards achieving their goals as determined by the data they provide. In addition to the assessment, users will receive personalized tips to encourage them to become more successful moving forward.
Consumers ready to take control of their health can learn more about Healthy Target via WebMD’s “Trusted Health and Wellness Information” app description at Apple’s App Store here.
Source: WebMD
My God! That woman has no vagina!
It could be a man without his bait and tackle!
no, look at the breasts, I think it’s Barbie’s niece.
ok. I like the direction all of this is going. It’s really fascinating and I can barely wait to see how an iWatch integrates and I’m interested to see how much thought was put into style and vogue as an accessory. As pointless as that may sound, it does matter. I’d say, at the very least, it needs to have a conservative look and not compete with my outfit.
Furthermore, some young women like me might appreciate a bluetooth patch for their rear-end. Sometimes, I just wanna know if my ass looks too big or if I’ve gained too many, unflattering weekend lbs. And Siri could opine all she wants without risking my friendship or trust, that is, as long as she isn’t programmed to laugh.
Just the title tells me that the author doesn’t get it!
HealthKit is an infrastructure, not a program!
When WebMD shows us their next version utilizing the kit it will be awesome.
Apple did not lose to anyone. I don’t see WebMD with a “kit”.
Such a dumb title, can’t make myself read the article,