by Alfred Poor | January 31, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News
Two of the big themes for wearable Health Tech these days are accuracy and lower power. Companies are raising the bar higher and higher on what is acceptable accuracy for wearable devices. And users want devices that last longer between charges, but at the same time...
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by Bruce Brown | December 7, 2016 | General News, Health
Prior to the interest in high protein diets, tracking ketone levels has long been an important health indicator for specific diseases and health conditions. Ketones are a class of organic compound that occurs when the liver breaks down fatty acids to produce energy...
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by Alfred Poor | November 28, 2016 | General News, Medical
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages. For the elderly, it can lead to social isolation and frustration with trying to communicate. For children, it can cause a serious barrier to learning, especially in a classroom setting. As a result, it is important that...
by Alfred Poor | September 4, 2015 | Medical
Scoliosis is a growth disorder that results in a curved spine. This can lead to deformity and pain. Research indicates that it is actually caused by a problem with the central nervous system; signals to the muscles that hold the spine in place are not sent equally to...
by Alfred Poor | August 14, 2015 | Health, Medical
Many of us are anxious to reap the full benefits offered by wearable Health Tech devices, but in the rush to take advantage of this new technology, we need to pause to ask the question, “Is it safe?” Already, there have been reports of irritation caused by...
