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    1. Withings Smart Scale and Health Companion App

    The Withings Health Companion iPhone app helps your overall health, whether you aim to lose weight, stay fit, keep a low blood pressure or sleep better. If you hope to lose weight before this season’s holiday parties, use the Withings Smart Scale, which works like any old scale – except that it automatically records your weight, fat mass and BMI and syncs with your computer or iPhone using Bluetooth technology, so you can track your progress. Price: Withings Health Companion App — Free; Withings Smart Scale — $199

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    So begins the busiest time of year — the holiday season. What with end-of-year product announcements, family plans, travel arrangements and flu season, health and fitness might not be top of mind.

    Whether it’s getting a head start on New Year’s resolutions or preventing holiday weight gain, the tech and social-savvy individual can now prepare with the latest iOS apps and companions. Some of the most exciting mobile technology surrounding health and fitness incorporates Bluetooth, scanners, pedometers, scales, headsets and social media.

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    There is an app (and a device companion) for everyone, whether your goals are weight loss, lowering blood pressure, getting a good night’s sleep or helping out a cause. Check out the gallery above and let us know which device will be at your side this season.

    This story originally published on Mashable here.

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