How Remote Monitoring Is Saving Lives
3 out of 5 Americans deal with at least one chronic illness such as heart disease, diabetes, or autoimmune disorders. Normally, patients with chronic diseases need to visit a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility multiple times a month. Doing so becomes complex when you take one other factor into account: 20% of Americans live […]
Connected Devices Could Change How We Approach Nutrition
Health tech development and the Internet of Things (IoT) are allowing us to live healthier lives than ever before. And nowhere is this more evident than nutrition. Let’s take a look at how connected devices are changing how we view and approach our food and nutrients. Connecting the Dots in Our Diet With Trackers Fitness […]
Here Are 5 Ways to Work When Life Unbalances You
Original article written by Dave Kerpen for Inc. Magazine There is a proven correlation between our happiness and productivity. Of course, sometimes whether or not we’re happy isn’t up to us. When your situation rules out happiness, it’s time to revise your strategy. If you relieve a little pressure, you’ll find the balance needed to keep your head up […]
iCow is Helping Kids Eat Healthy
Getting the proper nutrition in your daily diet is a challenge for anyone. A variety of MedTech and mHealth apps have tried to solve this conundrum in the past. So far, nothing coming out of tech hubs like San Francisco or New York City has been able to address this dilemma in Africa, where it has become […]
Our Favorite Health and Fitness Apps Right Now
Image Source: Unsplash Health and fitness apps are rapidly advancing in their capabilities. The ones you have downloaded on your phone may be outdated. Check out our current favorite apps that help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and peace of mind. Count Your Steps Pacer: Pedometer (iOS and Android) No fancy Apple watch? No problem! This app is […]
Microsoft Re-Enters Smartwatch App Market with Band
Microsoft unveiled an update to the Microsoft Band this week, including some new features that make it an intriguing alternative to the more expensive Apple Watch. The device is surprisingly feature-heavy at the $249 price point, giving smartwatch developers at the New York launch event plenty to talk about. Microsoft arguably “almost” created the smartwatch […]
Mobile Healthcare Apps Are Creating Chaos and Opportunity
With an explosion of mobile healthcare apps hitting the software market, doctors and industry insiders are wondering how to vet and regulate them. As Dr. Douglas Mogul, a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins says, “People should have full disclosure over what the app can do. If it’s going to make a claim about health, that claim […]
New Smartphone Case Is Capable of Functioning as a Health Monitor
Azoi, an India-based consumer electronics manufacturer, announced the arrival of Wello, a new smartphone case, in a press release dated March 6. The Wello case offers a unique, never-before-seen functionality: the ability to monitor your vital signs and other key health indicators. The Wello case is designed to accommodate several iPhone models, including the 4S, […]