CES 2016: Mobile Sensor Tracks Air Quality

by Alfred Poor | January 21, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health

Part of modern living, especially in urban areas, is the decreased air quality. This can impact our daily lives in different ways. Infants and the elderly are more susceptible to the ill effects of air pollution than adults. Those who exert themselves physically...

Constant ECG Monitoring in a T-Shirt [video]

by Bruce Brown | January 20, 2016 | General News, Health

Have you been to the ER lately? Or gone for a physical or checkup where someone said, “Let’s get you hooked up”? I was in the ER for a minor incident recently (it turned out to be no big deal, but all were concerned) and because I was uncomfortable...

CES 2016: Your Breath Tells Tale of Fat Burning [video]

by Alfred Poor | January 20, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health

According to Gallup, 45% of people in the U.S. are concerned about their weight. One of the most commonly-used tools in the Battle of the Bulge is the lowly bathroom weight scale. The problem with these devices is that your weight can fluctuate a lot from one day to...

Restless? Don’t Count Sheep, Use SleepPhones [video]

by Bruce Brown | January 19, 2016 | General News, Health

How about you? Do you get enough sleep? Many of us do not get the seven hours of sleep each day that’s now considered the recommended level for healthy adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), insufficient sleep is a significant public health...

CES 2016: In-Ear Biometric Sensors

by Alfred Poor | January 19, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health, Medical

Clearly, the fitness market is driving wearable technology, but it’s easy to see how developments in this segment will lead to important gains for health and medical applications as  well. One company that is a good example of this trend is Valencell, a...

A Personal Skin Coach? There’s An App for That [video]

by Bruce Brown | January 18, 2016 | General News, Health

Skin care is not only a huge business, but your skin is an important indicator of your overall health and well-being. Your skin is your largest organ, by far. According to WebMD.com, the average adult skin is approximately 20 square feet and is vital in protecting the...