by Alfred Poor | May 8, 2018 | General News, Medical
The holy grail for some wearable developers is a non-invasive and reliable means of measuring blood glucose levels. Researchers are working on optical sensors and other systems to achieve this. In the meantime, an intermediate solution may be readily available....
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by Bruce Brown | December 22, 2017 | General News, Health
Falls are the leading cause of death from injury for people aged 65 and older. Longer lifespans, a growing 65+ population proportion, decreasing bone density with age, and the preference of many older people to age independently at home add up to an increasing need...
![Wearable Tracks Hydration in Real Time [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/LVL-with-video-600x277.jpg?resize=600%2C277)
by Bruce Brown | December 20, 2017 | General News, Health
Dehydration is over-rated. There was no scientific basis when the U.S Health and Nutrition Board’s 1945 recommended that adults drink 84.5 ounces a day, which most people referred to then as now as “eight glasses a day.” According to the University...
![Pet Health Wearable Ticks Multiple Boxes [video]](https://i0.wp.com/healthtechinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2017/10/Waggit-with-video-600x277.jpg?resize=600%2C277)
by Bruce Brown | October 24, 2017 | General News, Health
We focus on wearable health tech for humans on Health Tech Insider, but health technology moves forward for livestock and pets as well. Waggit, a new multi-purpose wearable for dogs, is currently in Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. We’ve written about health...
by Alfred Poor | September 5, 2017 | General News, Health
Seniors represent a growing portion of our population, and one of the most pressing needs is to find ways to help them continue to live independently yet safely. Caregivers and family members need to be able to monitor seniors for sudden or gradual physical or...
