New Wearables to Help First Responders

by Alfred Poor | October 27, 2016 | General News, Health

Heroes are those who run into a burning building while everyone else is running out. Firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency first responders put their bodies and lives on the line in their attempts to save the rest of us. Fortunately, wearable technology is...

Cut That Out! Wearable Tracks Compulsive Habits [video]

by Bruce Brown | October 25, 2016 | General News, Health

  Do you pull or play with your hair, bite your nails, put your hand on your chin, pick at your skin, or have other meaningless behaviors? You may not even be aware when you’re doing them, but they can be distracting and send the wrong messages to other...

Smart Garments Headed to the Space Station

by Alfred Poor | October 25, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical

We have covered Hexoskin in the past for their smart garments that incorporate sensors that can gather biometric data. The company recently made an announcement that is out of this world; their clothing is headed into space. As part of a $24 million contract with the...

Smart Glove Reduces Hand Tremors

by Bruce Brown | October 24, 2016 | General News, Health

Hand tremors occur more frequently than you might think. Essential tremor is the most common adult neurologic disorder according to Healthline. People with essential tremor, which Healthline says is most likely attributed to cerebellum dysfunction, often don’t...

Wearables to Reach $150 Billion by 2026

by Alfred Poor | October 24, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health, Medical

It should come as no surprise that interest in wearable technology has been rising rapidly in recent years. According to the analyst firm IDTechEx, however, we ain’t seen nothing yet. In a recent report, the company estimates that sales for all wearable products...

Carinwear For Bladder Function Problems [video]

by Bruce Brown | October 21, 2016 | General News, Health

Childbirth commonly weakens or damages pelvic floor muscles. According to Lifesense Group, as many as one in three women have pelvic floor damage as a result of childbirth. Lifesense’s Carin combines three elements to help women regain pelvic strength and...