Facial palsy is a condition where the facial nerve on one (or both) sides of the face becomes damaged. This nerve controls the muscle groups that we use to make facial expressions, and palsy will cause that side to droop. This condition can be caused by bacterial or viral infection, traumatic injury, or certain neurological conditions. Rehab typically consists of the patient … [Read more...]
Paper Device Harvest Motion Energy
Many people are familiar with origami, a traditional art form based on the folding of paper. Less familiar is the Japanese and Chinese art of paper cutting that can result in delicate and complex designs. This traditional paper cutting served as the inspiration for a new technology that may generate the power needed for wearable Health Tech devices in the future. Researchers … [Read more...]
A Biometric Smartwatch You Can’t Buy [video]
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It sounds tempting: a watch that can monitor and record multiple biometric and environmental measures including electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate, skin electrical activity, and motion. It runs for up to a week on a single charge. It stores enough data for a week or more, so you don't have to sync it as often. Its processor can do a lot of the number crunching on board. The … [Read more...]
Smart Sleeve for Parkinson’s Patients [video]
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I recently flew across the Pacific Ocean. It was a long flight, but the experience was made much more comfortable because I wore noise-cancelling earphones that eliminated the droning rumble of the aircraft engines. As strange as it may seem, the same concept may be able to help patients with Parkinson's Disease. This neurological disease affects muscle control, and typically … [Read more...]
App Tracks Sleep States for Restful Awakening
Getting enough sleep is vital, but it's not just about quantity. Sleep quality matters as much as quality to overall health. According to the National Sleep Foundation, women have more problems falling asleep and staying asleep than men, but significant proportions of both genders don't feel sufficiently rested. In its 2014 report on Americans and sleep, 24% of women … [Read more...]
