Health & Fitness Technology Blog — iHealth Labs

COVID-19. The most media-covered and widespread virus of the last three years. Are you one of the unlucky 9.5 million people in Australia who caught it? If your symptoms were strong, no doubt you were relieved to finally test negative, rebook your plans and move on with your life. But, have you noticed that some symptoms have just never left? Long COVID is now affecting millions around the world, with patients and doctors everywhere reporting real long-term changes in those who had the virus. You may have heard the name and wondered, what is long COVID? And what are the symptoms of long COVID? Read our blog for the answers, as well as what experts are saying about how to treat long COVID.

Flu season in Australia is underway! You may have found yourself diving for the tissues, paracetamol or Vitamin C supplements thanks to already catching a cold this winter. So, what can help your family stay in-check this flu season?

Would you like to win an iHealth LITE Wireless BMI Smart Scale, valued at $139.95? The iHealth LITE tracks weight, BMI and progress in one sleek, easy to use device! Read the blog to see how to enter, runner up prizes and a full list of Terms and Conditions.

Do you own a pulse oximeter, or are you thinking of getting one? FitTrack Australia's Pulse Oximetry FAQ answers all of your questions, such as: Where can I place the pulse oximeter probe? Is my device accurate? Can skin colour affect the accuracy of my readings? What do my SpO2 readings mean? Can children use a pulse oximeter?

The widespread increase of popularity and use of Pulse Oximeters has led to a flood of cheap pulse oximeters in the market. So if you have purchased a cheap pulse oximeter online, how do you know if its measurements are accurate and can be trusted?