by Kimberly Houston | November 29, 2017 | General News, Health, Medical
Wearables such as Fitbit, Apple Watch, and other fitness devices that can potentially lead to better health are ubiquitous these days. The ability to monitor weight, sleep function, steps taken, calories burned, and more has motivated many people to get and stay...
by Alfred Poor | April 24, 2017 | General News, Health, Medical
Star Trek fans will remember that Dr. “Bones” McCoy had a nifty little device at his disposal. Just by waving the non-contact device over a patient’s body, he was able to identify and diagnose all manner of injuries and ailments. While this device...
by Bruce Brown | March 31, 2017 | General News, Health
Sleep deprivation and other sleep-related issues are pervasive in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 50 to 70 million Americans have some form of sleep disorder. We’ve looked at passive sleep trackers but active apps...
by Bruce Brown | November 11, 2016 | General News, Health
Patients often don’t stick to their medical treatment plans, which leads to as much as $290 billion a year in extra healthcare costs, according to the New England Healthcare Institute. A recent study showed that digital self-monitoring and clinical management...
by Bruce Brown | October 19, 2016 | General News, Health
Sleep monitoring can reveal much more information about our health and physical condition than we might suspect. A doctor’s typical questions, “How many hours do you sleep each night?” and “How often do you get up to go to the bathroom in the...