by Alfred Poor | July 8, 2015 | Health
If you are of a certain age, you may remember “mood rings.” These devices had heat-sensitive liquid crystal layers that would change color, with the idea being that your skin temperature would reflect your mood. A group named Team Turquoise has taken a...
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by Alfred Poor | November 28, 2014 | Health
When I was in college in the early 70s, biofeedback was a hot topic. Along with Transcendental Meditation, experimenters were curious about using EEG readings to train users to reach a relaxed state. Wearable technology has made such devices more affordable, such as...
by Alfred Poor | November 3, 2014 | Health
The Pip from Galvanic Ltd. in Dublin, Ireland is a new product designed to use biofeedback to help you monitor and relieve stress. It is not a wearable product, but is small and mobile enough to qualify. The device looks a bit like an over-sized guitar pick, which you...
by Alfred Poor | October 13, 2014 | Health
Pop quiz: It’s 3:20 in the afternoon. It’s a busy day at the office, and you’re hitting the wall. And you’ve got another deadly staff meeting coming up in ten minutes. What do you reach for? A cup of strong coffee? A sweet treat to spike your...
