by Amantha May | May 5, 2021 | Health
Individuals who wish to track their cardiovascular health can now do so by stepping onto a smart scale. Body Cardio, a digital scale by Withings, uses pulse wave velocity (PWV) to identify “vascular age” by measuring the speed at which blood flows through the...
by Bruce Brown | May 3, 2021 | Health
We often write about aging-in-place and digital technologies that help older people maintain their independence. Driving is a major factor in senior mobility and self-esteem. However, according to the CDC, older drivers have higher crash death rates than middle-aged...
by Amantha May | April 30, 2021 | Health
Last year, Sony released the Reon Pocket in Japan, a wearable personal cooling and warming device. The next-generation model, Reon Pocket 2, has a redesigned drive circuit that doubles the “endothermic performance” of its predecessor. As noted in our 2020...
by Bruce Brown | April 29, 2021 | Health, Medical
Would you like one more reason to trade in your Samsung Galaxy smartphone for a newer model? How about if your old Galaxy smartphone could help improve access to eye care for underserved populations? The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly half of the...
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by Bruce Brown | April 28, 2021 | Health
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a pain, literally. According to the CDC, 32.5 million U.S. adults suffer from OA: the most common form of arthritis. Conventional treatments for OA include meeting a physical therapist who prescribes joint-friendly exercises, more physical...
by Amantha May | April 28, 2021 | Health
You don’t have to be a scientist — or even a music enthusiast — to understand the power of music. Anyone who’s ever mellowed out to the stylings of sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, or felt the melancholy ache brought on by Bach’s Prelude to the Cello Suite No....
