BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology leader
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., together with global health service
company Cigna, today announced a new version of the Coach by Cigna
mobile application that features the psychology of lateral
assessment to identify your personality type, understands your
wants, needs and preferences, and provides the right programs to
help with diet, exercise, sleep, stress and weight.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7448831-coach-by-cigna-fitness-app/
Coach by Cigna is available at no charge in the Google Play
store for Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4 and
Note Edge mobile devices.
"Samsung is committed to providing our users with mobile health
solutions that go above and beyond what is currently available in
the market," said Yong Jin Lee, head
of Health R&D Group at Samsung Electronics. "By partnering with
Cigna, we can put advanced health technology into the hands of our
users, making our applications a fun and integral part of their
everyday lives."
"Cigna is all about finding effective ways to help people
achieve healthier, more secure lives," said Cigna Global Head of Channel and
Partnership Marketing, Heather
Valteris. "We tested, we learned and now we're putting our
expertise into our next generation of Coach by Cigna. With less
than 20 simple questions, we can get to know your style, your
preferences and the best ways to meet you where you are and help
get you to where you want to be."
Coach by Cigna identifies your personality type -- such as
"Planner," "Day Dreamer" or "Explorer" – and determines your
aptitude (are you disciplined or disorderly), how you prioritize
your health, and your understanding of health issues. Coach by
Cigna puts health, diet and fitness programs in the palm of your
hand, with instructional videos and support from health coaches to
help you focus on improving in five integrated areas: nutrition,
exercise, sleep, stress and weight management.
You can personalize your health goals, select recommended
programs, and track progress while being supported by Coach by
Cigna's motivational messaging, quantifiable health activities and
achievement badges which help you record your successes.
Coach by Cigna's programs complement Samsung's S Health
application. S Health is an all-in-one companion for your healthy
lifestyle. With the new S Health, you can track your everyday
activities, receive coaching to reach your daily goals, and improve
your fitness with various training programs. You can measure and
understand your health progress with built-in-sensors for heart
rate and oxygen level on Samsung Galaxy and Gear devices.
The Coach by Cigna app is for educational purposes only and
intended to promote consumer health. It does not constitute medical
advice and is not intended to be a substitute for proper medical
care provided by a physician. Always consult with your doctor or
other health care professional for appropriate medical treatment
and health care recommendations.
Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health
service company dedicated to helping people improve their health,
well-being and sense of security. All products and services are
provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company,
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of
North America and Cigna Life
Insurance Company of New York.
Such products and services include an integrated suite of health
services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy,
vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more
than 88 million customer relationships throughout the world. To
learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook
or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with
transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of
TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital
appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and
semiconductor and LED solutions. We are also leading in the
Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and
Digital Health initiatives. We employ 307,000 people across 84
countries with annual sales of US $196
billion. To discover more, please visit our official website
at www.samsung.com and our official blog at
global.samsungtomorrow.com.
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