Wearable Controls with a Wave of Your Hand [video]

by Alfred Poor | August 19, 2014 | Health, Medical

Gesture control has captured the imagination of manufacturers and consumers alike, and the Microsoft Kinect has fueled that interest by delivering a $100 product that lets users control their gaming system just by moving. One limitation of such systems, however, is...

Body Temp Tracker Helps Make Babies

by Alfred Poor | August 19, 2014 | Health

For couples trying to conceive a child, one key metric for a woman’s ovulation cycles is the basal body temperature (BBT). There are many apps available to help track this data, but the data is usually recorded just when the woman wakes up in the morning. The...

Track the Tempo of Your Loved Ones

by Alfred Poor | August 19, 2014 | Health

Many adults in the “sandwich generation” are taking care of their own children while also trying to help their elderly parents, many of whom are still living on their own in their own homes. A phone call a day does not provide a lot of information, and may...

Grandson Designs Safety Sock for Grandfather [video]

by Alfred Poor | August 18, 2014 | Health, Medical

More than 5 million elderly in the U.S. alone have Alzheimer’s disease. The condition can cause stress and hardship for caregivers, especially when they are trying to help an afflicted family member remain in their home. Patients are forgetful, and can wander...

Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Consumers Use a Health Tech Device

by Alfred Poor | August 15, 2014 | Fitness, Health, Medical

According to a recent survey by Parks Associates of households in the U.S. with broadband service, 22% used “an electronic device that measures and tracks your exercise, sleep patterns or vital signs.” While this is based on a small sample, a Pew Research...

Smart Glasses Aid Low-Vision Users [video]

by Alfred Poor | August 14, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Health

Researchers at Oxford University are developing smart glasses designed to help people with impaired vision. They are conducting trials with various prototype systems to see how they can most effectively help those with limited eyesight. The project was recently...