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by Bruce Brown | August 3, 2017 | General News, Medical
Prescriptions for opioid painkillers cause nearly half of the deaths in the today’s U.S. opioid overdose epidemic, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. In 2015, the latest year for which the CDC has final statistics,...
by Alfred Poor | August 3, 2017 | General News, Health
Body weight is a very personal thing. Some people want to weigh less, and others want to weigh more. In general, however, most people want to lose weight; many countries have populations that on average are overweight. There can be additional healthcare expenses and...
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by Bruce Brown | August 2, 2017 | General News, Health
Regardless of the cause, too much stress takes a toll on physical and mental health. According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), too much stress or prolonged stress can lead to a long list of symptoms, including headaches, back pain, and...
by Alfred Poor | August 2, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
We’ve often said that in order for wearable Health Tech to succeed, it must “disappear” into our daily lives. In other words, it should not be noticeable or require special attention. Instead of devices that have to be strapped on and recharged and...
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by Bruce Brown | August 1, 2017 | General News, Health
There’s a common saying I’ve heard more than once: “You’re going to love your surgeon but hate your physical therapist.” They were right but it was nice to have the warning. Rehab is tough, even with something routine like rotator cuff...
by Alfred Poor | August 1, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
Family members and caregivers are concerned about monitoring and tracking both the elderly and children. Wireless technology can provide a way to keep tabs on loved ones even when they are not in sight. Wearable devices can provide location information, but these...
