TED Podcast Extras – Beddit




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Summary: 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 <a href="http://www.beddit.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beddit</a> takes care of the rest. Works with either <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beddit/id794968897?mt=8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Apple iOS</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beddit.beddit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Android</a> 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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistocardiography" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(BCG)ballistocardiography</a>, a scientific method for measuring <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiorespiratory_fitness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">cardiorespiratory</a> 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! Welcome you to my HOME @ <a href="http://ElderDivide.com" target="_blank">ElderDivide.com</a> Email contact @ <a href="mailto:TheElderDivide@elderdivide.info" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TheElderDivide@ElderDivide.info</a> <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/elderdivide.com/feed/podcast/" target="_blank">Subscribe on Android</a> or <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/elderdivide.com/feed/podcast/" target="_blank">Subscribe by Email</a> or <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elder-divide/id902605240" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a> Become a Patron of The Elder Divide over @ <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheElderDivide" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/TheElderDivide</a> . Help keep it listener supported and keep the lights ON for this podcast and stay AD Free. Any amount you give on a monthly basis is greatly appreciated. For example $2.00 or more would be about 25 cents per podcast. If you are shopping and Click any of the store links on right side of site. These Links follow you and purchases from that Affiliate Link gives a percentage of sales to The Elder Divide Another way you can Help Support my Home is via PayPal under the link <a href="https://elderdivide.net/ted-newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TED Listener Support</a> Device Insurance: <a href="http://www.squaretrade.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Squaretrade</a> Protection Plan Insurance: Smartphones, Tablets, Desktop Computers, Laptops, Home Entertainment, Home Appliances, Portable Audio and Other Devices. Elder Links: <a href="http://www.aging2.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Aging2.0</a> | A Global Network of Innovators.