Fitbit Shifts Features to Health [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 28, 2018 | General News, Health

First generation fitness and activity trackers were snapped up and strapped on by runners, athletes, and weight-conscious people seeking to document their activity. We predicted that, as the technology evolved, fitness wearables manufacturers such as Fitbit would...

Digital Therapies Tackle Comorbidity

by Alfred Poor | May 28, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

Medicine is one of the sciences, and science is based on facts and research. The Scientific Method is design to test hypotheses in a way that produces useful insights into the cause and effect of various conditions. (And it also produces more questions than answers in...

Smart Valet Helps Dementia Patients Get Dressed

by Bruce Brown | May 25, 2018 | General News, Health

People with dementia, memory problems, and other cognitive disorders often have difficulty with daily self-care tasks. Common acts such as eating, bathing, and getting dressed can become insurmountable challenges without assistance. In addition to the loss of...

Pharma Firm Explores Breath Biomarkers

by Alfred Poor | May 25, 2018 | General News, Medical

Chronic breathing problems affect millions worldwide, and cost our healthcare systems billions of dollars every year. According to the Global Asthma Report, about 334 million people suffer from asthma. The World Health Organization estimates that 251 million have...

Apple Watch Added to Wellness Incentive Program

by Bruce Brown | May 24, 2018 | Fitness, General News, Health

Incentivized health and wellness programs are a big hit with employers and employees. Nine out of ten employers offered wellness programs with some form of incentive as of the middle of 2017, according to Wex Health. In January 2019 incentive plan tax advantages are...

Location Tracker Shows Distance and Direction [video]

by Alfred Poor | May 24, 2018 | General News, Health

Sometimes, health and safety depends simply on knowing where someone is. A child gets separated from family members in a crowd. An elderly person wanders off. A hiker or skier gets lost or injured in an outdoor setting. The difference between tragedy and a non-event...