Melanie Hetzer

Cora Health is an independently run connected health platform dedicated to improving the heart health of blood pressure patients. Being one of the most common medical conditions with around one in four adults affected globally, high blood pressure is responsible for millions of deaths and billions of healthcare expenditure every year. Their mission at Cora Health is to empower the users to gain control of their condition by attaining a heart-healthy lifestyle. Their app helps patients to better understand their blood pressure data by making it easy to track and self-assess the development and current state of their condition. Furthermore, Cora Health encourages its users to form heart-healthy habits. Thereby, the app makes use of scientifically-backed treatment methods such as swimming, hiking or yoga and facilitates habit formation through weekly goals, reminders, and rewards.