Wearables Are Useful, But Are They Safe?

by Alfred Poor | August 14, 2015 | Health, Medical

Many of us are anxious to reap the full benefits offered by wearable Health Tech devices, but in the rush to take advantage of this new technology, we need to pause to ask the question, “Is it safe?” Already, there have been reports of irritation caused by...

LumoLift for Posture Correction [video]

by riddhi | August 12, 2015 | Health

Posture is an important but often forgotten part of our body and daily life. Great posture can reduce fatigue and less stress, and help you enjoy better back health. LumoLift, a tiny magnetic device that can be worn like a lapel pin, is designed to help you with...

Car Seat Senses Baby [video]

by Alfred Poor | August 12, 2015 | Health

It’s the stuff of new parent nightmares; you lock your car in the shopping mall parking lot and walk off, leaving your infant strapped into a baby seat in the back of your car. In the summer, this could even be a life-threatening situation. Fortunately, Walmart...

Tool Quickly Measures Patient Fall Risk

by Alfred Poor | August 11, 2015 | Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one third of all adults 65 or older suffer from a fall each year. Of these, more than one in five incur moderate to severe injuries. In fact, the elderly are five times more likely to be hospitalized for injuries related...

Any Wearable Can Be Your Personal Trainer

by riddhi | August 3, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Medical

FocusMotion can turn any wearable into your own personal fitness trainer. The company now offers an SDK that will use the wearable device’s accelerometer, gyroscope, electromyography, and magnetometer to analyze a user’s movement and pace. A series of algorithms train...

25 Telemedicine Kiosks Roll Out in Ohio [video]

by Alfred Poor | August 3, 2015 | Health, Medical

HealthSpot is a company that has developed a telemedicine kiosk for consumers. Placed in retail settings, consumers can consult privately with a doctor to discuss symptoms and determine what course of treatment is required. The patient is given access to various...