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Survey reveals nearly one in four dieters using smart phone apps YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Can't squeeze into your jeans? Not happy with what you see in the mirror? For consumers whose New Year's resolution is to eliminate unwanted inches and pounds, Consumer Reports has the skinny on shopping for home exercise machines such as treadmills and ellipticals. In addition to exercise machine Ratings and buying advice, Consumer Reports has seven...

BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PureWellness, a leading provider of online wellness solutions, has announced the introduction of PureRunner, its integrated mobile pedometer and activity tracker. With PureRunner, participating employees can seamlessly track exercise activities such as walking, cycling, and hiking right from the palm of their hand by using their smartphones. PureRunner currently runs on the iPhone with support for the Blackberry and Android platforms to follow...

Walkingspree, a leading technology-driven prevention focused corporate wellness company, is proud to be a part of Blue Care Network (BCN) of Michigan's Healthy Blue Living family of products. Detroit, MI (PRWEB) November 11, 2011 Walkingspree, a leading technology-driven prevention focused corporate wellness company, congratulates Blue Care Network (BCN) of Michigan on the anniversary of Healthy Blue Living family of products. BCN’s Healthy Blue Living (HBL) is...

GENEVA, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer and portable applications(1), today introduced the industry's first three-axis high-resolution accelerometer with two embedded finite-state machines. These programmable blocks enable custom motion recognition inside the sensor, raising the bar in...

HARRISBURG, Pa., and DENVER, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthAmerica and CafeWell(TM) today announced the formal launch of Race to the Moon*, a new statewide wellness program for HealthAmerica members to promote exercise and better health. Beginning today, through accumulated participant miles, the goal is to collectively walk the distance to the moon (238,857 miles). Race to the Moon offers its participants free pedometers, chances to win prizes, and fun activities, such as...

LifeBux, a corporate wellness provider, has partnered with Walkingspree to provide an improved pedometer-based wellness program to faith-based organizations. Columbus, MS (PRWEB) October 13, 2011 LifeBux, a provider of corporate wellness programs designed to inspire and motivate healthy lifestyle choices while managing health care costs, has partnered with Walkingspree to provide the industry’s leading technology-driven, pedometer-based physical activity program for The Amazing...

QuickMedical now offers the new Omron Health Management Software Kit -- a state-of the-art pedometer and blood pressure monitor with personal health management software. The pedometer and blood pressure monitor each display a user's most recent readings on easy-to-read built-in screens. The software stores uploaded readings, analyzes weeks' and months' worth of records, and displays the results in chart and graph formats. Issquah, WA (PRWEB) September 11, 2011 QuickMedical is...

New White label Mobile Phone Application solution for Corporations and Associations who host annual marathons, races and walks to support charities and causes and/or have an interest in promoting community, employee and personal wellness through cardiovascular exercise. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 22, 2011 ObjectWave Corporation announces today On the Run a "White-Label" smartphone wellness app for Corporations and Associations who host annual marathons, races and walks. The white label...

PHILADELPHIA, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- People with active lifestyles are visiting the Apple App Store and the Android Marketplace to download their free IBX Healthy Steps Pedometer app for their iPhones and Android mobile devices. As the first free app of its kind from a health insurer, the GPS-based IBX Healthy Steps Pedometer app will help runners and walkers better track their workouts, monitor their fitness levels, and reach their health goals. "We are putting technology to work...

A corporate retreat program at Lake Lanier Island Resorts lets executives experience first-hand the power of the Walkingspree activity-based employee wellness program. Lake Lanier Islands, GA (PRWEB) June 30, 2011 Lake Lanier Island Resort, one of Georgia's most visited lakeside destinations, has partnered with Walkingspree, a leading technology-driven activity-based corporate wellness company, to provide guests the opportunity to experience a fitness routine that can motivate and change...