by Bruce Brown | October 1, 2020 | Medical
Pediatric anxiety was a significant mental health issue even before COVID-19. According to the CDC, 7% of children in the U.S. aged 3-17 years have been diagnosed with anxiety. Citing early data from a Bristol University research study, London-based BfB Labs states...
by Bruce Brown | September 20, 2020 | General News, Health
There’s a new player in the health and wellness wearables game, instantly grabbing the attention of other participants in that market. Amazon introduced Amazon Halo, a two-layer wristband and membership program that purports to help users improve how they sleep,...
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by Bruce Brown | September 15, 2020 | Enabling Tech
Technology development usually crawls, sometimes jogs along smoothly, and occasionally leaps forward with astounding results. If technologists succeed in bringing the theory of nanodiamond battery (NDB) technology to market, they will vault two significant challenges:...
by Bruce Brown | September 14, 2020 | Health
Health officials recommend that people wear masks to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, this prudent practice can make it harder to understand what others are saying. People with normal hearing often attend to facial expressions and lip movement to...
by Bruce Brown | September 11, 2020 | Enabling Tech
When designing a wearable device, engineers must consider how long a battery will run between recharging sessions. We write about new battery technologies often, most recently covering stretchable, flexible batteries that are durable, comfortable, and convenient when...
