by Bruce Brown | February 16, 2023 | Health
We cover shoes that aid mobility, support stability, and tracker wearer locations. For example, we wrote about smart shoes developed at Arizona State University that use sensors and AI to help prevent ankle injury. Shoes with GTX BPS SmartSole insoles track...
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by Bruce Brown | October 11, 2021 | Health
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for remote patient access and monitoring. According to the CDC, there are 54 million adults in the U.S. who are 65 or older. Two of the CDC’s imperatives for senior health care include helping seniors stay active and...
by Bruce Brown | May 3, 2021 | Health
We often write about aging-in-place and digital technologies that help older people maintain their independence. Driving is a major factor in senior mobility and self-esteem. However, according to the CDC, older drivers have higher crash death rates than middle-aged...
by Bruce Brown | September 6, 2018 | General News, Medical
As a member of the 65+ years old cohort, I have a keen interest in statements about health and wellness issues purportedly common to my age group. I already knew that seniors tend to have higher blood pressure levels, greater chances of obesity, diabetes, and...
by Alfred Poor | August 9, 2018 | General News, Health
What disease affects nearly 50 million people worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year? This disease costs more than $1 trillion each year when you factor in all the direct and indirect costs. The answer is dementia, and these numbers are...
