by Alfred Poor | August 22, 2017 | Fitness, General News, Health, Medical
Rumors of the death of digital wearables are greatly exagerated. The wearables industry is still a frothy, exciting, and dynamic phenomenon, with fast-paced change, fierce competition, and innovation that continues to receive a lot of attention and funding from...
by Alfred Poor | July 10, 2017 | General News, Health
Part of the digital health revolution is the increasing role that individuals take in managing their own healthcare. The “quantified self” generates mountains of data that can be used by professionals to detect illness and track progress, but this same...
by Alfred Poor | February 2, 2017 | Fitness, General News, Health
Fitness bands are on the decline; Health Tech devices are on the rise. That’s the conclusion of a new industry report by Juniper Research. Within the next five years, the combined market for such devices is expected to reach more than $21 billion in annual...
by Alfred Poor | May 27, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
One of my favorite quotes (even though it is probably apocryphal) is the answer the notorious thief Willie Sutton gave to a reporter who asked why he robbed banks; “Because that’s where the money is!” If you follow the money, you can see where...
by Alfred Poor | January 29, 2016 | Fitness, General News, Health
While the media frenzy over smart watches appears to be fading, the fact remains that these are popular devices. One source estimates that Apple has sold more than 5 million Apple Watches so far. And it appears that the demand will continue to grow. Parks...
