Check wearable lifestyle monitoring devices before buying
10 years, 6 months ago

Check wearable lifestyle monitoring devices before buying

India TV News  

New York: If you plan to buy a wearable device fitted with health apps to improve your well-being, do not go by its flashy Given the large and quickly growing market for these devices, researchers at the University of Texas analysed 13 of these activity monitors - such as those made by Fitbit, Jawbone or Nike - to compare how the devices and their apps work to motivate the wearer. Some of the devices measure and give feedback on several health/fitness dimensions including calories burnt, type of exercise activity undertaken, sleep quality and measurements of heart rate, skin sweat and body temperature. The researchers found that most of the interactive tools in these devices' apps for goal setting, self monitoring and feedback were in line with what healthcare professionals recommend for their patients. "However, several tactics associated with successfully increasing physical activity were uncommon in or absent from the monitor systems, including action planning, instruction on how to do the behavior, commitment and problem solving," Lyons wrote.

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This Women’s Day, track your health journey: Best smartwatches for fitness and wellness
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

This Women’s Day, track your health journey: Best smartwatches for fitness and wellness

Live Mint  

This Women's Day, let's celebrate the incredible strength and resilience of women everywhere. Smartwatches come with advanced health-tracking features like heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, sleep analysis, and stress management. Smartwatches come equipped with optical sensors that help monitor health stats like heart rate, SpO2, sleep patterns, and stress levels. Fitness trackers mainly track activity, steps, and sleep, while smartwatches …

Study links fitness apps to disordered eating and obsessive behaviour
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Study links fitness apps to disordered eating and obsessive behaviour

ABC  

Young adults who use diet and fitness apps regularly are more likely to develop negative habits related to food, exercise and body image, Flinders University researchers have found. PhD candidate in clinical psychology, Isabella Anderberg, said while the mobile apps could benefit people by prompting them to exercise, their focus on dietary restriction and weight loss could lead to excessive …

Ditch the guesswork and stay fit and smart with best fitness trackers and gadgets to monitor your weight and heart
1 month, 1 week ago

Ditch the guesswork and stay fit and smart with best fitness trackers and gadgets to monitor your weight and heart

Live Mint  

Did you know that heart disease is becoming a major concern even for people in their 30s? With fitness gadgets like smart rings and advanced fitness trackers, keeping tabs on these aspects has never been easier. What are the best fitness trackers for weight loss and heart health? Check out the premium options for the best smart watches, rings and …

Can iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods detect health changes? Here’s what the new study suggests
1 month, 1 week ago

Can iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods detect health changes? Here’s what the new study suggests

Live Mint  

Apple has announced the launch of its latest research initiative, the Apple Health Study, aimed at further understanding how technology can contribute to improving both physical and mental health. Conducted in collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a leading research institution and major teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, the study seeks to explore the interconnections between various aspects of …

Apple Watch: 10 years on, Apple’s head of fitness reveals how the smartwatch has changed
2 months ago

Apple Watch: 10 years on, Apple’s head of fitness reveals how the smartwatch has changed

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I think one of the things I love about Apple Watch, the fitness ecosystem and Apple Fitness+, …

The hi-tech health trackers that could save your life: New 'wearables' can spot a faulty heartbeat, risky sleep disorders and even tell you when to stop drinking coffee... LIBBY GALVIN put 7 of them t
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The hi-tech health trackers that could save your life: New 'wearables' can spot a faulty heartbeat, risky sleep disorders and even tell you when to stop drinking coffee... LIBBY GALVIN put 7 of them t

Daily Mail  

The latest devices don't just count your steps, they can even identify a faulty heartbeat or risky sleep disorder — and tell you when to stop drinking coffee Every year there seems to be a new advance in the technology we can use to track our own health. With regards to sleep, the devices rely on sensors – for example, …

These 18 Wellness Hacks Are On Sale At Amazon
2 months, 2 weeks ago

These 18 Wellness Hacks Are On Sale At Amazon

Huff Post  

The Fitbit fitness tracker way too many reviewers say beats the Apple Watch by miles Per reviews, the Fitbit Versa 4 is easy to use, connects with your phone and tracks everything from your steps to your heart rate. People also rave about how its battery life beats Apple by miles. — Maria "If you're looking for a affordable well …

Best Fitbit watches for women: Top 8 options to achieve your fitness goals with smart tracking
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Best Fitbit watches for women: Top 8 options to achieve your fitness goals with smart tracking

Live Mint  

Fitbit watches for women are the perfect blend of style, functionality, and advanced health tracking. Specifications Display AMOLED Battery life 6+ days Connectivity Bluetooth GPS Built-in Exercise modes 40+ Material Graphite Aluminum Reasons to buy Extensive workout modes and built-in GPS Long battery life and real-time stats Reasons to avoid Daily Readiness Score requires Premium Notifications only work when phone …

Opinion: Why I’m getting rid of my smartwatch
3 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: Why I’m getting rid of my smartwatch

LA Times  

Many consumers have been drawn to smartwatches for their displays of metrics such as step count and heart rate. An MRI found that the lingering pain I’d been ignoring in my heels — something my watch hadn’t picked up on — was caused by four running-induced stress fractures. I’ve realized that health optimization tools — the ones marketed as necessary …

The Fitbit Versa 4 Is 40% Off At Amazon
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Fitbit Versa 4 Is 40% Off At Amazon

Huff Post  

“I have had many smart watches over the years, including Apple watches. I would give it six stars if I could.” — William J. Siems “I recently purchased the Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch and I am extremely satisfied with its performance and features. One of the standout features of the Fitbit Versa 4 is its Daily Readiness score, which …

The Fitbit Versa 4 Is 40% Off At Amazon
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Fitbit Versa 4 Is 40% Off At Amazon

Huff Post  

“I have had many smart watches over the years, including Apple watches. I would give it six stars if I could.” — William J. Siems “I recently purchased the Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch and I am extremely satisfied with its performance and features. One of the standout features of the Fitbit Versa 4 is its Daily Readiness score, which …

The best fitness trackers for different people
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The best fitness trackers for different people

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Selecting the ideal smartwatch for your health and fitness: Comprehensive buying guide
10 months ago

Selecting the ideal smartwatch for your health and fitness: Comprehensive buying guide

Live Mint  

Choosing the perfect smartwatch for your health and fitness can be daunting with so many options available. Specifications of Apple Watch Series 8 Size: 45 mm Case Material: Midnight Aluminium Band Material: Midnight Sport Band Display: Always-On Retina Display Health Features: Blood Oxygen & ECG Apps, Sleep Stages Tracking Compatibility: iPhone 8 or later with latest iOS version User reviews …

Study finds smartwatch may help boost treatment for depression
1 year ago

Study finds smartwatch may help boost treatment for depression

India TV News  

A recent study has highlighted the potential of smartwatches in revolutionizing the treatment of depression by providing clinicians with valuable insights into patients' mental health status. Beyond their conventional functions like step counting and sleep tracking, smartwatches can now serve as a tool to monitor depression symptoms effectively, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The …

10 best unisex smartwatches under ₹60,000
1 year, 3 months ago

10 best unisex smartwatches under ₹60,000

Hindustan Times  

Do you find yourself torn between style and functionality when it comes to choosing a smartwatch? Specifications of Fire-Boltt Phoenix AMOLED 1.43" Display Smart Watch Display: 1.43-inch AMOLED with 700 NITS brightness Material: Stainless steel with a rotating crown Sports Modes: Multiple, catering to various fitness activities Health Monitoring: 360-degree health tracking Colour: Gold Pros Cons Accurate 360-degree health monitoring …

Fitbits, Apple Watches and Other Fitness Trackers Really Do Make You Healthier
1 year, 6 months ago

Fitbits, Apple Watches and Other Fitness Trackers Really Do Make You Healthier

Live Mint  

It’s time to dust off that fitness band or smartwatch and start tracking your activity again. Just the practice of tracking steps can make you think more about health and adopt healthier habits, according to a clinical trial in which participants wore Apple Watches for five weeks. And in a six-week study in Australia, when parents and their kids all …

Best Fitbits to track your fitness in 2023 tried and tested
1 year, 7 months ago

Best Fitbits to track your fitness in 2023 tried and tested

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Since arriving on the wearables scene in 2009, Fitbits …

Apple working to bring AI-powered health coaching to device users: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple working to bring AI-powered health coaching to device users: Report

The Hindu  

iPhone and Macbook maker Apple is working to bring artificial intelligence powered health coaching services and other personal tracking features to its device users, as per a Bloomberg report. Citing people who knew about the updates, the outlet reported that the project’s code-name was ‘Quartz.’ The initiative would help Apple device users eat, sleep, and exercise better by leveraging Apple …

The Best Fitbit for Every Type of Activity
1 year, 10 months ago

The Best Fitbit for Every Type of Activity

Wired  

Fitbit is now Google Fitbit. It’s not the most imaginative of name changes, and not one we imagine will stick in consumers’ minds, but the good news is that despite a new name above the door, Fitbits remain some of the most user-friendly and welcoming fitness trackers and smartwatches available. Yes, Fitbit’s dominance has waned in the face of countless …

Tracking Progress, Improving Nutrition, More: How Tech Can Bring Fitness And Wellness Together
1 year, 11 months ago

Tracking Progress, Improving Nutrition, More: How Tech Can Bring Fitness And Wellness Together

ABP News  

The fitness industry has exponentially evolved over the past few years. Technology is offering new ways to monitor and track fitness progress, connecting people with qualified professionals, and providing access to health-related information. Let's look at how technology can help you put all the pieces of your wellness together: Tracking Accurate Progress Fitness technology is allowing us to track progress …

Fitness: Get more out of your workout with these great tips from Lounge
2 years, 1 month ago

Fitness: Get more out of your workout with these great tips from Lounge

Live Mint  

Hello and welcome another edition of the Lounge Fitness roundup. With that in mind, this week, we’d like to highlight three specific fitness stories that we’d published in the past week. A testimonial from a runner who trained hard to run a full marathon, a review of a new Garmin smart watch and a story about a fun new workout …

Health tracker uses body’s energy to never run out of battery
2 years, 2 months ago

Health tracker uses body’s energy to never run out of battery

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Baracoda BHeart uses energy harvesting technology to recharge itself through motion, body heat, as well as …

37 Tech Gifts That'll Make Their Lives Easier
2 years, 3 months ago

37 Tech Gifts That'll Make Their Lives Easier

Huff Post  

A Fitbit Luxe if they've been saying they want to get more active in 2023 "So I needed to start building habits for a healthier lifestyle. Well, I’ve been using this Fitbit luxe for about a week and a half and I’ve dedicated myself to logging food on the app, trying to get better sleep, and drinking water. Gave me …

Google’s Health Connect Now Available In Beta Phase On Play Store
2 years, 4 months ago

Google’s Health Connect Now Available In Beta Phase On Play Store

News 18  

Google is finally bringing its Health Connect app to the public via the Play Store this week in beta version. The company is bringing more than 10 health and fitness apps to Health Connect, which includes Fitbit, Samsung Health, Google Fit, MyFitnessPal, Oura, Peloton and more. Health Connect means you can have a Samsung Galaxy Watch with its data recorded …

When wearable technology leads to obsessive behaviour
2 years, 4 months ago

When wearable technology leads to obsessive behaviour

Live Mint  

I have this friend; let's call her Priya. Not only am I confused by the desire to wear technology that looks like you escaped from the hospital, but I also don't see why one needs so many forms of data collection to determine if they are on the right track with their health and wellness goals. You review the data …

Activity trackers could be agents of behavioural change
2 years, 4 months ago

Activity trackers could be agents of behavioural change

Live Mint  

Insufficient physical activity is a major health threat. According to a World Health Organisation report, almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other non-communicable ailments attributable to physical inactivity between 2020 and 2030, costing $27 billion annually, if governments don’t take urgent action to encourage more physical activity among their populations. A meta-analysis study, ‘Effectiveness of …

How to take care of your health this weekend
2 years, 4 months ago

How to take care of your health this weekend

Live Mint  

Hello and welcome to another edition of the weekend Lounge fitness and wellness roundup. In this excellent story, fitness writer and weight-loss trainer Jen Thomas talks about some of these misconceptions. In the market of do-it-all fitness trackers the Apple Watch—and especially it’s latest model, the pro-level Apple Watch Ultra—gets a lot of buzz. In this excellent review, writer Shrenik …

Meeting your daily step goal 'really does prevent illnesses'
2 years, 5 months ago

Meeting your daily step goal 'really does prevent illnesses'

Daily Mail  

Some days it can feel all too easy to stay in bed or lounge on the sofa. A team from Vanderbilt University Medical Centre asked more than 6,000 participants to wear Fitbit activity trackers for at least 10 hours a day. A team from Vanderbilt University Medical Centre asked more than 6,000 participants to wear Fitbit activity trackers for at …

We review the wearable gadgets that can boost your health
2 years, 6 months ago

We review the wearable gadgets that can boost your health

Daily Mail  

From digital insoles that correct your walk to bracelets that chart your fertility, wearable health technology is a booming industry. From digital insoles that correct your walk to bracelets that chart your fertility, wearable health technology is a booming industry Activity and heart 'watch' Fitbit Charge 5, £129.99, fitbit.com Claim: The 'most advanced' Fitbit, this monitors activity, heart rate and …

Google announces three new Fitbit offerings for its fall lineup
2 years, 6 months ago

Google announces three new Fitbit offerings for its fall lineup

The Hindu  

Google on Wednesday announced three new Fitbit offerings - Inspire 3, Versa 4, and Sense 2 - as part of the Fall lineup, designed to be slimmer so that they can be worn even while sleeping and won’t need daily charging. In an official post, product management director TJ Varghese shared that the Inspire 3 will be an entry-level device …

The Fitbit Inspire 2 is on sale for $76 and shoppers say it's just as accurate as an Apple Watch
2 years, 7 months ago

The Fitbit Inspire 2 is on sale for $76 and shoppers say it's just as accurate as an Apple Watch

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING — Contains affiliated content. If you want your watch to do more than just tell the time but can’t justify the expense of an Apple Watch, take a look at the Fitbit Inspire 2. Plus, there are hundreds of guided workouts on the Fitbit Premium software, of which you’ll get a whole year’s free subscription with your purchase of …

Can wearing activity trackers encourage you toexercise
2 years, 8 months ago

Can wearing activity trackers encourage you toexercise

Live Mint  

Millions of people worldwide believe that fitness trackers, pedometers and smart watches motivate them to exercise more and lose weight, according to a new study by Australian researchers. Wearable activity trackers encourage us to walk up to 40 minutes more each day, resulting in an average 1kg weight loss over five months. Researchers from the University of South Australia reviewed …

Do fitness and nutrition trackers hurt or help?
2 years, 8 months ago

Do fitness and nutrition trackers hurt or help?

Live Mint  

Have you heard of the term "orthosomnia?" And it seems, thanks to wearable technology, people have become obsessed with the data around hacking the perfect sleep. These tracking features are a continued craze in wearable fitness technology, and according to Fortune Business Insights, the fitness tracker market size was 36.34 billion in 2020, with a staggering 19.5% growth. However, cynical …

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Hi-tech wristbands can be unreliable at monitoring your health
2 years, 9 months ago

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Hi-tech wristbands can be unreliable at monitoring your health

Daily Mail  

Are you one of the 26 per cent of Britons who own a fitness tracker, such as a Fitbit? Take the popular belief that wearing a fitness tracker will help with weight loss — the idea being that if you use your tracker to keep yourself active, you’ll burn calories and lose weight. The term was coined a few years …

Healthcare providers turn to IoT, wearables for remote monitoring
3 years ago

Healthcare providers turn to IoT, wearables for remote monitoring

Live Mint  

Last week, Manipal Hospitals began using a remote monitoring solution linked to Google-owned Fitbit devices to track patients recovering from high-risk surgeries. The devices record patient data such as heart rate, oxygen saturation level, sleep quality, steps, and pain score, which are then shared with nurses and doctors over an online monitoring solution offered by Singapore-based ConnectedLife. Doctors, hospitals and …

Keeping track of fitness
3 years, 1 month ago

Keeping track of fitness

Deccan Chronicle  

Performance often gets better when monitored, and the same applies to physical activity. Due to our hectic schedules and lifestyles, we tend to skip physical activity for a day or days but the fitness trackers are great in pushing you into being active,” she says. Shalini Passi, fitness enthusiast and founder, SPAF & MASH, online platform promoting architecture, art, design, …

Physical activity monitoring devices help boost activity levels in adults: Study
3 years, 1 month ago

Physical activity monitoring devices help boost activity levels in adults: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new research has found that physical activity monitors like fitness applications and wearable devices help in increasing the activity levels in adults. Modern physical activity monitoring devices have the potential to change people's behaviour, but studies looking at their effectiveness have often reached different conclusions. To address this uncertainty, researchers in Denmark searched databases for trials comparing activity levels …

Fitbits DO make you move more! Review of over 100 randomised trials finds
3 years, 1 month ago

Fitbits DO make you move more! Review of over 100 randomised trials finds

Daily Mail  

They were written off by many as just another fitness fad. But a new review has found wearable activity devices like Fitbits and Apple watches really can make people more active. Overall, people who wear monitors take an extra 1,200 steps each day and complete nearly 50 minutes more of exercise per week, the results suggested. A study has found …

The five best fitness trackers you can buy
3 years, 2 months ago

The five best fitness trackers you can buy

Live Mint  

The age of activity trackers is well and truly here. However, at the top end of the spectrum, these activity trackers come with in-built GPS, and are very reliable and accurate for tracking sports like running, cycling, swimming and walking. These wearables can track your exact route and almost exact distance using their GPS units, and this data is much …

Wearable fitness trackers aren't as useless as some make them out to be; here's why
3 years, 3 months ago

Wearable fitness trackers aren't as useless as some make them out to be; here's why

Firstpost  

A meta-analysis of 35 studies in various chronic disease populations suggested users added around 2,100 additional steps per day after they started using a wearable activity tracker Melbourne: Wearable fitness trackers will be on many Christmas shopping lists this year, with a vast range of devices hitting the market just in time for the festive season. So far fitness trackers …

Fitbit Black Friday deals 2021: Save 40% on the versa 2 fitness tracker
3 years, 3 months ago

Fitbit Black Friday deals 2021: Save 40% on the versa 2 fitness tracker

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Black Friday is here, and for savy shoppers this …

Fitbit Charge 5 Gets On-Device ECG; New Blood Glucose Tracking Tool For Users In India
3 years, 4 months ago

Fitbit Charge 5 Gets On-Device ECG; New Blood Glucose Tracking Tool For Users In India

ABP News  

New Delhi: Google-owned wearables major Fitbit has introduced its ECG app to the new Charge 5. With this, the Fitbit Charge 5 has become the company's first tracker with an on-device electrocardiogram app that will let users assess heart rhythm for atrial fibrillation on-wrist. For Fitbit users in India with diabetes, the company has rolled out a new blood glucose …

Fitbit's New Feature Will Let Users Know If They Should Workout or Recover
3 years, 4 months ago

Fitbit's New Feature Will Let Users Know If They Should Workout or Recover

News 18  

Fitbit has announced the rollout of a new ‘Daily Readiness Score’ feature via the Fitbit app for Premium members with compatible devices. Starting with the Daily Readiness Score for Premium members, the feature analyses vitals such as daily activity, heart rate variability, and recent sleep patterns to help users determine if they should work out or prioritise recovery the following …

Best fitbits 2021: Track your fitness with the charge 4, inspire, luxe, versa 3 and more
3 years, 6 months ago

Best fitbits 2021: Track your fitness with the charge 4, inspire, luxe, versa 3 and more

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fitbit has developed quickly in the four years of its existence, from a …

Fitbit luxe vs Fitbit charge 4: What is the difference between the exercise tracking and wellness smartwatches?
3 years, 6 months ago

Fitbit luxe vs Fitbit charge 4: What is the difference between the exercise tracking and wellness smartwatches?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

This affordable fitness smartwatch has over 5,000 rave reviews and it's on sale on Amazon
3 years, 7 months ago

This affordable fitness smartwatch has over 5,000 rave reviews and it's on sale on Amazon

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING — Contains affiliated content. Now on sale for just £25.49, the TEMINICE High-End Fitness Tracker is a brilliant budget buy yet comes with an impressive amount of features, including all-day activity tracking like steps and calories burned as well as heart and sleep monitoring. The highly-rated TEMINICE High-End Fitness Tracker is now on sale for just £25.49 on Amazon …

Fitbit Versa 3 vs Fitbit Sense: Which fitness watch is best?
3 years, 10 months ago

Fitbit Versa 3 vs Fitbit Sense: Which fitness watch is best?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fitbit CEO and co-founder James Park, in a letter to Fitbit owners, moved …

The Top Fitness Apps to Kickstart Your Health Goals in 2025
3 years, 11 months ago

The Top Fitness Apps to Kickstart Your Health Goals in 2025

Wired  

Speaking of proprietary equipment: If you want to subscribe to Apple's subscription service, Fitness+, you will first need an iPhone that's capable of updating to the latest OS. If you want to watch classes on your TV, you'll need an Apple TV, although you can However, Fitness+ has added a lot of content over the years, which includes Artist Spotlights, …

Can fitness trackers help fight obesity?
4 years ago

Can fitness trackers help fight obesity?

Live Mint  

The findings of a pooled data analysis of existing evidence suggests that wearable fitness trackers and step counters are helpful in shedding pounds for people who are overweight, obese, or who have weight-related health conditions. The trials looked at the impact of commercially available wearable fitness trackers and research-grade wearable motion sensors and accelerometers) on weight loss and BMI reduction …

Self-monitoring using digital health tools linked to weight loss: Study
4 years ago

Self-monitoring using digital health tools linked to weight loss: Study

Hindustan Times  

Researchers during a recent study found that using digital health tools to self-monitor health is associated with weight loss. A systematic review of multiple randomised controlled studies among adults with overweight or obesity showed that greater engagement in self-monitoring using digital health tools was associated with significant weight loss. Conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews …

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