by Kimberly Houston | March 1, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
The development of sensors to measure, monitor and provide feedback on biometric data like cholesterol levels, heart rate, blood pressure, and other health indicators has led to improvements in personal health. Fitness tracker technology has made it possible to...
by Kimberly Houston | February 28, 2018 | Enabling Tech, General News
We’re all familiar with smart watches and similar devices that can display our heart rate, steps taken, calories consumed, and other health data LEDs or OLED displays. Advances in wearables now allow small, flexible organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to be woven...
by Kimberly Houston | February 27, 2018 | General News, Medical
Millions of people in the U.S. live with Type 2 diabetes. Physical activity and healthy eating can help control this chronic condition, but the motivation to make lifestyle changes must be there. Fitness bands, smart watches, and other devices can help with this by...
by Kimberly Houston | February 22, 2018 | General News, Medical
Medical science has made great strides in repairing bones, but not so much in repairing brains. Part of the difficulty is pinpointing exactly where the problem lies in the massive neural network of the brain. A new study shows promise in using electrical stimulation...
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by Kimberly Houston | February 21, 2018 | General News, Medical
Advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (dry-AMD) is a common eye disorder among people over 65, causing blurred or reduced central vision. AMD makes everyday activities more difficult, such as the ability to see faces, drive, read, write, or cook, which can...
