The most significant update for Samsung Health will transform your Galaxy Watch into a personal health coach.

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      It appears that nearly every fitness device aims to be your personal health coach. This trend began with products like Whoop, Oura ring, and UltraHuman. Recently, Google entered the fray with its new Fitbit Air, and now Samsung seems to be following suit.

      The South Korean technology leader is set to release a significant update for Samsung Health on June 8, coinciding with the launch of its upcoming Galaxy Watch. This update is intended to transform the watch into an active health partner, one that actively interprets your biometric data and provides actionable insights.

      What’s new in this update?

      The most significant addition is the Vitals feature. Each morning, it evaluates five overnight bio-signals: heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, skin temperature, and blood oxygen levels, comparing them to your individual baseline. You’ll receive a notification if something is significantly abnormal, ensuring you aren’t alerted every time your heart rate fluctuates.

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      Additionally, Samsung is replacing the current Vascular Load feature with a new Heart Health Score, which merges sleep, stress, activity, and body composition data into a single daily score. The objective is to offer a clear figure that represents your long-term heart health rather than requiring you to piece it together.

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      For those who engage in exercise, the Daily Cardio Load will monitor your cumulative cardiovascular strain and suggest optimal exertion levels as well as rest periods. The Fitness Index enhances this by measuring your VO2 max and daily steps in comparison to your peers, highlighting your strengths and weaknesses and customizing your fitness goals accordingly.

      What other updates are there?

      Samsung Health’s home screen is being redesigned for a more streamlined experience organized into five categories: Sleep, Activity, Nutrition, Mindfulness, and Vitals. Your daily wellness advice and Energy Score will now be more prominently displayed.

      The update will also incorporate Hearing Health monitoring, which records ambient noise levels throughout your day and provides tailored analytics to help safeguard your hearing.

      Samsung asserts that all these features will be fully functional with the next generation of Galaxy Watches, which will be announced shortly.

      Rachit is an experienced tech journalist with over a decade of experience in covering the consumer technology sector.

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