by Bruce Brown | June 8, 2016 | General News, Health
Kids hunched over phones and tablets aren’t just a common sight; it sometimes seems like it’s the only view you get of kids unless they’re running up and down a playing field. Bad neck posture can result in neck and back pain. Over time it can...
by Bruce Brown | March 30, 2016 | General News, Medical
So here’s a Health Tech wearable that ordinary people can’t buy. TheActivInsights wristband flips what has become the usual course of actions upside down. It is designed to enable healthcare professionals to use wearable Health Tech in a manner that suits...
by Alfred Poor | January 20, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health
According to Gallup, 45% of people in the U.S. are concerned about their weight. One of the most commonly-used tools in the Battle of the Bulge is the lowly bathroom weight scale. The problem with these devices is that your weight can fluctuate a lot from one day to...
by Alfred Poor | July 16, 2015 | Health, Medical
HealthMine is a company that helps consumers manage their own health. This past spring, they conducted a survey of people who are enrolled in a wellness program. The survey results revealed that 28% of the respondents had been diagnosed with a chronic illness within...
by Alfred Poor | July 15, 2015 | Health
Do you know your Body Mass Index (BMI)? It’s a widely-used metric to determine whether or not you’re overweight or obese. It’s a useful generalization, but it does not take into account the different types of tissues that make up your weight. Bone...