by Bruce Brown | January 26, 2016 | General News, Health
Not to stress money too heavily, but what do you think the U.S. could do with an extra $46 billion added to the annual budget? That’s the estimated overall cost of hypertension, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Approximately 1 in 3 American...
by Bruce Brown | November 19, 2015 | General News, Health
In a medical emergency, healthcare workers need fast access to a patient’s current medical information, such as allergies, medications, and health history, whether you’re traveling in a foreign land or just going down the block getting a cup of coffee. It...
by Alfred Poor | November 14, 2014 | Fitness, Health
One of the biggest problems with any wearable electronic device is that they need electricity to operate. And in most cases, this means that you need to use batteries. And batteries must be replaced or recharged. And the more often you have to replace or recharge, the...
by Alfred Poor | September 25, 2014 | Health
The W/Me (“with me”) wristband from Phyode is different from your average fitness band. Rather than measure steps and calories, it is focused on your vital signs such as heart and breathing rate. It analyzes this data for information about your heart rate...
by Alfred Poor | August 20, 2014 | Fitness
What do you get when you cross a Tamagotchi with a fitness band? It will probably turn out something like the new LeapBand from LeapFrog. The company is already known for its learning tablets and other educational toys for preschoolers, and now they are trying to help...