by riddhi | November 6, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical
Use of wearables in healthcare is on the rise with some significant implications for better patient health management and timely diagnosis and treatment. But according to a new study, doctors are still not comfortable recommending a specific device or app to their...
by Alfred Poor | January 5, 2015 | Health
For the record, superlatives in marketing materials instantly trigger my Skept-o-Meter. It’s rare that a company can truly lay claim to being “first” or “best” or “only.” So I almost stopped reading the press release about the...
by Alfred Poor | June 27, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Fitness
Ultimately, all wearable technology is personal; it is designed to improve the lives of individuals. This is especially true for WellTech devices. We tend to think about products that help us improve what we already have: lose weight, improve our stamina or strength,...
by Unber Shafiq | March 8, 2023 | Health
Climate change and resulting high temperatures have made working conditions in labor-intensive industries even harsher than usual. A significant problem associated with high temperatures is that they reduce physical and cognitive performance. Epicore Biosystems, a...
by Amantha May | July 19, 2021 | Enabling Tech, Medical
Knee osteoarthritis affects around 10% to 14% of adults in the United States. In the United Kingdom, the estimated prevalence is even higher at 15% to 19% of individuals over age 20. Knee Osteoarthritis causes debilitating chronic pain and loss of mobility that affect...