by Alfred Poor | March 22, 2022 | Enabling Tech, Health
People are keeping closer track on their bodies, but this typically requires a bunch of gear and time to use it. Want to take your blood pressure? Sit down with a pressure cuff and take a reading. Want to measure your weight and body fat? Step on a smart scale. Or...
by Alfred Poor | March 21, 2022 | Health, Medical
Usually, when you’re recovering from a musculoskeletal (MSK) injury, you’re advised by your healthcare professional to go for lots of physical and occupational therapy sessions. And you could be required to take steroids or do some unassisted strengthening,...
by William McCleary | March 18, 2022 | Health, Medical
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a seismic shift to more and ever diverse online experiences, people were increasingly turning to telehealth. Today, telehealth services are an indispensable aspect of healthcare worldwide, growing in popularity and getting...
by Bruce Brown | March 17, 2022 | Health
We’re well aware of the double-edge challenge that elderly people present to wearable digital health technology. The same cohort of older folks who prefer to age in their own homes also present several barriers to using wearable devices. Medical Guardian, a...
by Unber Shafiq | March 16, 2022 | Health, Medical
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It’s a common mental disorder affecting more than 19.4 million adults in the US. A new analysis finds that healthcare costs are higher among individuals with undiagnosed symptoms of depression. Happify...
by Unber Shafiq | March 15, 2022 | Health, Medical
Research suggests that there is a higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline in people with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs). Remote cognitive assessments in people with CVRFs can prevent further cognitive decline that are secondary to CVRFs. A new...