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...

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...

Smart Tooth Sensors Detect and Report Disease [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 23, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

Gum disease is common in the United States. A 2010 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 47.2 percent American adults aged 30 and over (64.7 million) have periodontal disease. In adults 65 and older, prevalence rates increased to...

Smartphone AR App Helps Parkinson’s Patients [video]

by Bruce Brown | May 16, 2018 | General News, Health

“Gait-freezing” is a common symptom of advanced Parkinson’s disease. It occurs when foot movement pauses while the upper body keeps moving. The pause can be for just a few seconds or several minutes. Researchers have discovered that intentional foot...

Digital Health Helps Diabetes Patients

by Alfred Poor | May 16, 2018 | General News, Health, Medical

It would seem logical that connected health devices and digital health systems would result in better outcomes for patients, but it’s good to have hard numbers from clinical studies to provide proof. Evidence-based programs demonstrate the return on investment...