by Alfred Poor | August 27, 2014 | Health
Does the world need another concussion tracker? The founders of a new company, Jolt Sensor, seems to think that there is still room in this increasingly crowded field. The company launched a Kickstarter campaign this month, and has already raised almost 25% of their...
by Alfred Poor | August 26, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Health
Not all wearable Health Tech products are based on digital technology. Sometimes all it takes is some clever materials science research to produce a product that can have a major impact on the lives of people. Such is the case with “Wearable Colors,” which...
by Alfred Poor | August 21, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Medical
Ancient physicians would diagnose patients by scrutinizing and smelling various bodily fluids in order to determine how the body was out of balance. Modern medicine is not as far removed from these antiquated procedures as you might imagine. Various diseases and...
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by Alfred Poor | August 18, 2014 | Health, Medical
More than 5 million elderly in the U.S. alone have Alzheimer’s disease. The condition can cause stress and hardship for caregivers, especially when they are trying to help an afflicted family member remain in their home. Patients are forgetful, and can wander...
by Alfred Poor | August 12, 2014 | Health
When it comes to sports, from amateur to professional, concern about brain damage due to concussions and blows to the head are reaching a crescendo. Manufacturers have responded with a variety of products designed to monitor impact forces on a player’s head, but...
