by Bruce Brown | March 30, 2017 | General News, Health
As our aging population increases, the incidence of mental health problems, memory issues, and cognitive disabilities increases as well. The World Health Organization predicts brain and cognitive health will cost $6 trillion annually by 2030. Early in 2016, we wrote...
by Alfred Poor | January 11, 2017 | General News, Health
Stress is a significant factor in many people’s lives these days, yet stress is often called “the silent killer.” It is linked to a range of psychological and physiological conditions that can lead to significant impairment. People can turn to a...
by Alfred Poor | January 5, 2017 | General News, Health
We’ve often written about how wearable Health Tech devices have to “disappear” into our lives if they are to be successful. Large, bulky sensors that have to be recharged frequently are not destined for long-term success. That’s why we were...
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by Alfred Poor | December 8, 2016 | General News, Health
We’ve covered devices here that actively stimulate your brain using electrical current (such as the Thync), but it’s also possible to alter your mood simply by using technology to monitor your brain activity. With feedback from this information, you can...
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by Bruce Brown | September 23, 2016 | General News, Health
Fatigue can have dangerous consequences. For many of us, coffee, sugar, exercise, and stretching come in handy to help us stay alert, productive, and focused. If I fall asleep at my desk, my productivity will lag. For anyone operating machinery, driving, piloting, or...
