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There’s no denying that our heart health is the most fundamental concern we should always be on alert about.
In Malaysia, heart problems are the second highest cause of death even ahead of cancer; just behind pneumonia which took first spot in 2024. The Malaysian Heart Organisation opined that there’s a rise of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) diagnosis, and that it’s appearing earlier in symptoms among Malaysians. As of 2024, about 18% of deaths in Malaysia were caused by heart issues.
Thankfully, the health and technology sectors have been quite innovative in recent years, where we are able to witness many more health-centric features such as Smart Rings, oximeters and in-depth sleep monitors. Because of fast-paced environments at work, it’s common for salary earners to overlook their health. And now, tech brands have been coming up with stylish smartwatches filled with lifestyle features to easily incorporate into our tech consumptions. A leading gadget to pick up these days is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8.
Vascular Load: Monitors Your Heart During Sleep
The Galaxy Watch8 introduces Vascular Load tracking – a feature that monitors stress on your cardiovascular system while you're sleeping. This goes beyond just tracking your heart rate; it's looking at how your entire vascular system is handling stress during rest.
To use this feature, make sure your watch connected to a phone with the Samsung Health app, and start setting a baseline by tracking three nights of sleep.
Watch8 combines sleep duration, physical activity levels, and stress data to give you a complete picture of your cardiovascular health. For a country where heart disease remains a leading health concern, having this kind of insight available 24/7 on your wrist is genuinely comforting.
Of course, the Watch8 is also useful for tracking your heart health when you go for a run, or when you need to do breathing exercise. It has other essential features such as ECG, blood pressure, heart rate and IHRN monitors. Essentially, it checks on your heart health when you cannot afford to think about it.
Antioxidant Index: A First in The Smartwatch Industry
This is the feature that has us most excited – and it's a world-first for smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch8 can measure carotenoid levels (antioxidants) in just five seconds. Besides acting as vitamin A, carotenoid pigments are also responsible for improving and maintaining your vision health, as well as decreasing risk of chronic degenerative diseases.
To use this feature, all you need to do is scan your thumb for the BioActive Sensor on your Watch8. You’ll get both a numerical score and a color-coded result.
If it’s in the orange, your carotenoid level is low, which you can get from leafy greens and carrots readily available in our markets. At the other end of the spectrum is blue, which means you're getting enough carotenoid-rich foods.
This antioxidant index also makes it easy to understand if your diet needs adjustment – something particularly valuable given Malaysia's diverse food culture where it's easy to focus on taste over nutrition.
A Personalised Health-First Experience with Galaxy Watch8
This year, we’re seeing a lot of health campaigns Samsung has pushed, which is in line with their smartwatch philosophy for their Watch 8 Series — a personal health coach that sits right on your wrist. On the Galaxy Watch8 is a slew of heart health tracking features. You can take ECG readings, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) and Blood Pressure which are certified by Medical Device Authority (MDA) Malaysia.
Coming in 40mm and 44mm size options, this is a comfortable watch to use that also makes it great to incorporate daily into your hectic lifestyle especially if you’re on-the-go a lot.
With a brighter screen and 64GB storage, the Watch8 also has advanced AI to power the watch for a more unique personal experience, fitted with Google's Wear OS6 integration into One UI 8.
Take charge of your heart health! Visit the upcoming ‘World Heart Day – Don’t Miss a Beat’ event by Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City on 27 September 2025. Get your heart checked and learn how to prevent risks, adopt healthy lifestyle habits and monitor vascular health indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels.
The Galaxy Watch8 Series will be part of the event, featuring advanced features such as heart-health monitoring and antioxidant index measurement, the Watch empowers its users to take charge of their health and well-being. Through this event with trusted healthcare professionals such as Sunway Medical Centre’s dietitians, and with selected health features certified by Medical Device Authority (MDA) Malaysia, the Galaxy Watch8 stands as a reliable companion for everyday wellness.
Discover more about your heart health and antioxidant levels at Samsung’s Galaxy Watch booth at the event!
Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City - World Heart Day Event
- Event: World Heart Day – Don’t Miss a Beat
- Date: 27 September 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 9am - 1pm
- Venue: SunMed Convention Centre, Level 4, Tower A, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City
- Admission: FREE
- Event highlights: Free health screenings, Health Sharing Session, AED Workshop, Wellness Booths & Marketplace, Lucky Draw and more! Register now for free admission to this event, limited slots available! Click HERE to register.
Interested to know more about the new Galaxy Watch8 series? Visit Samsung Malaysia website here.
[This post was made in collaboration with Samsung Malaysia.]
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