by Bruce Brown | October 18, 2016 | General News, Health
Most of the Health Tech we write about, especially the wearable devices, use biometric sensors to measure, track, and report individual metrics. Some devices monitor one measure, such as blood glucose, body temperature, or heart rate. Other units use multiple sensors...
by Bruce Brown | October 3, 2016 | General News, Health
Humans survive and even thrive in an astoundingrange of environmental conditions. The air we breathe tops the list of significant factors that affect wellness and quality of life. Because we adapt so quickly to new smells, light levels, and, to a lesser extent,...
by Bruce Brown | August 31, 2016 | General News, Health
Whether you’re tracking your heart rate for general fitness or for a more specific wellness concern, there are many choices. You can wear wristbands, armbands, or even chest straps which many have considered the most accurate, if not the most comfortable. Now...
by Alfred Poor | August 12, 2016 | General News, Health
One important aspect of keeping people healthy is to help them avoid injury, whether due to a specific physical trauma, or due to environmental factors. This is a key concern for companies whose employees are exposed to difficult working conditions; how can you tell...
by Bruce Brown | August 2, 2016 | General News, Medical
During the first month after birth, premature newborns are at risk of contracting disease or dying from a variety of causes. The best indicator of a problem with neonatals is low body temperature. In developing countries, particularly in rural areas where facilities...