Omron Healthcare, Inc.’s latest health products make perfect holiday presents for friends and family who want to embrace healthier living—and sound investments for people resolving to get fit in the new year.“The holidays are a time when people traditionally decide to pursue a healthier, more active lifestyle,” said John Wilson, vice president of Marketing for Omron Healthcare. “Omron Healthcare’s latest blood pressure monitor, body fat analyzer and pedometer are great tools to support these changes. They enable people to quickly and easily gauge their progress in meeting their health goals—and help them to achieve a better quality of life.”
It is estimated that 100 million Americans are at risk for strokes and heart attacks due to hypertension and pre-hypertensive conditions. The HEM-780 blood pressure monitor gives quick and accurate blood pressure measurements to help people with hypertension manage the problem. Its ComFit™ Cuff, which fits arms 9 to 17 inches, wraps around the arm for a quick and proper fit without assistance, and the blood pressure and pulse information can be measured and displayed in a matter of seconds with the touch of a button. The ComFit Cuff helps measure over 96 percent of the population, rather than the only 60 percent standard cuffs measure. The HEM-780 can store up to 90 readings with date and time to let physicians monitor the progress of patients’ blood pressure over time. It is available at U.S. retail stores and pharmacies for a manufacturers’ suggested retail price of $89.99.
The HJ-112 premium pedometer makes it easy to keep track of steps, aerobic steps, distance in miles, and calories burned when walking or running. Unlike most pedometers, which must be worn on a belt or a waistband, the HJ-112 can provide accurate measurements while stored in a jacket, a pants pocket, or even while in a bag for the ultimate in convenience. The HJ-112 was ranked first among all pedometers by a leading consumer ranking magazine for its accuracy and performance. It retails for $40 and is available at many Walgreens, CVS, and Wal-Mart locations.
The HBF-306 body fat analyzer provides quick and accurate body fat measurements to help people in the fight against obesity. After a personal profile is stored, the lightweight, handheld device can give accurate body fat percentage readings and calculate your body mass index (BMI) within seconds by simply holding the grip electrodes and pressing a start button. It retails for $60.00 and is available at CVS stores.
About Omron Healthcare, Inc.
Omron Healthcare, Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of blood pressure monitors for home use. Omron Healthcare’s headquarters is located in Bannockburn, Ill., a northern suburb of Chicago, and has new offices in Ontario, Canada, servicing our Canadian customers. Omron Healthcare is committed to providing advanced, high-quality professional medical and home healthcare products. For more information, visit www.omronhealthcare.com.
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