by riddhi | October 8, 2015 | General News, Health
Ancient technique of Yoga has two important components, breath and posture, both of which are known for their health benefits. Recent studies have also shown the importance of these same two factors to ensure overall health and wellness. San Francisco-based Prana has...
by Alfred Poor | May 7, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Medical
A new report from the market research firm Tractica covers “Smart Clothing and Body Sensors.” As with most early-stage markets, we see the familiar “hockey stick” forecasts that start small and rise rapidly (often with no end to growth in...
by Alfred Poor | March 6, 2015 | Health, Medical
The global management consulting firm Accenture recently conducted a survey of more than 10,000 seniors across 10 countries including the United States to find out what they thought about using technology to help them manage their health. And the results were...
by Alfred Poor | August 15, 2014 | Fitness, Health, Medical
According to a recent survey by Parks Associates of households in the U.S. with broadband service, 22% used “an electronic device that measures and tracks your exercise, sleep patterns or vital signs.” While this is based on a small sample, a Pew Research...
by Alfred Poor | June 26, 2014 | Fitness, Health
Flurry is a company that helps business tap mobile markets through apps and ads. As a result, they have access to a lot of data. Recently, they mined this data to look for trends in the health and fitness category. After all, this is one area that has been pegged to...