Tiny CPAP Has No Hose [video]

Tiny CPAP Has No Hose [video]

by | July 10, 2015 | Medical

Sleep apnea is a problem for more than 18 million people in the U.S., according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. The most common form of treatment is to use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping. These can be cumbersome and...
Are You Ready for a Mood Watch?

Are You Ready for a Mood Watch?

by | 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...
Smart Mouth Guard Detects Grinding While Asleep

Smart Mouth Guard Detects Grinding While Asleep

by | July 7, 2015 | Medical

At least one out of every five people in the U.S. suffer from bruxism. If you’re not familiar with the term, it refers to grinding your teeth together, especially while you’re sleeping. It’s a major problem for some people, with secondary side...
Drug-Free Pain Relief Available [video]

Drug-Free Pain Relief Available [video]

by | June 19, 2015 | Health

According to some sources, as many as 100 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain. This can be treated in a variety of ways, including medication, but these treatments are not always effective. NeuroMetrix is a spin-off from the Harvard-MIT Division of...
Necklace Tracks Health and Fitness Data [video]

Necklace Tracks Health and Fitness Data [video]

by | May 28, 2015 | Fitness, Health

  Bellabeat has just announced the LEAF, a wearable Health Tech device designed for women. It is a pendant design that can be worn as a necklace. It also can be clipped onto clothing, or even worn on the wrist as a bracelet. The device runs for up to 6 months on...