by Alfred Poor | August 21, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Medical
Ancient physicians would diagnose patients by scrutinizing and smelling various bodily fluids in order to determine how the body was out of balance. Modern medicine is not as far removed from these antiquated procedures as you might imagine. Various diseases and...
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...
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by Alfred Poor | August 19, 2014 | Health, Medical
Gesture control has captured the imagination of manufacturers and consumers alike, and the Microsoft Kinect has fueled that interest by delivering a $100 product that lets users control their gaming system just by moving. One limitation of such systems, however, is...
by Alfred Poor | August 19, 2014 | Health
For couples trying to conceive a child, one key metric for a woman’s ovulation cycles is the basal body temperature (BBT). There are many apps available to help track this data, but the data is usually recorded just when the woman wakes up in the morning. The...
by Alfred Poor | August 19, 2014 | Health
Many adults in the “sandwich generation” are taking care of their own children while also trying to help their elderly parents, many of whom are still living on their own in their own homes. A phone call a day does not provide a lot of information, and may...
