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by Amantha May | November 18, 2020 | Health
Humans are social animals. Social interaction has both mental and physical health benefits. It lowers cortisol, enhancing the immune system and reducing the risk of serious health conditions such as diabetes. However, loneliness increases cortisol and is associated...
by Amantha May | November 16, 2020 | Medical
When someone speaks, a listener’s brain makes numerous assumptions based on vocal qualities, both consciously and unconsciously. Vocal tone, rhythm, pitch, and other components help us assess age, intent, and emotional state, along with many other characteristics. ...
by Amantha May | November 13, 2020 | Enabling Tech
Flexible skin sensors have advantages over hard-cased wearables in terms of the potential for precision readings. But pliability has a disadvantage when it comes to the durability of bendable sensor hardware components. That vulnerability means that a flexible sensor...
by Amantha May | November 11, 2020 | Enabling Tech, Health
Seniors in nursing homes who experience social isolation have an increased risk for severe health conditions. Older adults also need social interaction and other stimulating activities to maintain their cognitive health. Yet COVID-19 has made it more difficult —...
by Amantha May | November 9, 2020 | Health
Lyra is a company that provides employers with comprehensive mental health care benefits services. It recently announced a partnership with Calm, makers of a leading stress relief app. The partnership makes Calm part of the Lyra platform for employees. By promoting...
