The BioRing Crossover Health and Fitness Wearable for Your Finger [video]

by Bruce Brown | July 18, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health

Any number of wearables have sprung forth in the past eight years since the original Fitbit Tracker was introduced. That first version clipped to a pocket. It wasn’t until 2013 that the first wristband model — the Fitbit Flex — was introduced. Since...

No Slouching with Monolith [video]

by Bruce Brown | July 15, 2016 | General News, Health

  Regardless of how many times Mom or Dad told us to “Stand up straight” and “Sit up straight”, most of us don’t. Good posture matters, and not just because we look better when our backs and necks are in correct posture. A myriad of...

A Headband For Mood, Productivity, and a Good Night’s Sleep [video]

by Bruce Brown | July 14, 2016 | General News, Health

We won’t even attempt to enumerate the numbers of people who could benefit from better sleep, less stress, improved focus and concentration, deeper learning skills, and the ability to meditate effectively. Let’s just say most of us. Perhaps all of us. So...

Nonabsorbent Sunscreen Doesn’t Enter Bloodstream

by Bruce Brown | July 13, 2016 | General News, Health

  Summer is upon us full force. For many that means a lot of time outside, preferably at the beach. Our largest organ, our skin, doesn’t do well with too much sun exposure and the “too much” part is pretty fuzzy. Generally, by the time we feel...

All-in-one Assisted Hearing

by Bruce Brown | July 8, 2016 | General News, Health

  Between simple sound amplifiers and complex medically-prescribed hearing aids, there’s a wide space for hearing assistance devices. These devices can have different purposes including filtering unwanted sound, enabling phone conversations in noisy rooms...

Whole Body Cryotherapy Not Approved, Could Cause Harm

by Bruce Brown | July 6, 2016 | General News, Health

  If you’ve been considering whole body cryotherapy (WBC), you might want to give it a second thought. The FDA has issued a consumer update about whole body cryotherapy. The update states unequivocably that whole body cryotherapy not been proven to be...