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by Alfred Poor | July 24, 2017 | Fitness, General News, Health, Medical
The wearables market is growing rapidly, not just for Health Tech products but for fitness applications and more. As someone who tracks this business, I can tell you that it’s a challenge to stay up to date on all the available choices. Fortunately,...
by Bruce Brown | July 21, 2017 | General News, Health
Google’s Glass wearable never broke into the consumer market to any significant degree. Neither Glass’s high price nor geeky look helped with consumer acceptance. Glass found its space in industrial and commercial applications including several in health...
by Alfred Poor | July 21, 2017 | General News, Health
Fitness bands have become very popular in recent years (though many seem to end up in a kitchen drawer after a few months). But what if you’re not so interested in fitness, but would rather track other health and wellness factors? Do these devices have any...
by Bruce Brown | July 20, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of the greatest challenges in developing electronic circuitry for wearables and for robots is the creation of flexible and durable conductors. The quest for stretchable materials that won’t break or become brittle over time often involves silver in various...
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by Alfred Poor | July 20, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
One of the recurring themes here at Health Tech Insider is the question of how we are going to power sensors and other wearable devices for Health Tech applications. Energy harvesting is an attractive solution because it can delay or even eliminate the need to...
by Bruce Brown | July 19, 2017 | General News, Health
People seem to pay more attention to exercise and good nutrition than to the importance of getting a sufficient amount of healthy sleep. A recent report from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute documents the vital role sleep plays in mental and physical...
