Wearable biosensors sound like some futuristic healthcare device, but they’ve actually been around for decades in the form of insulin pumps, Holter monitors and pulse oximeters. We’re only getting better at making technological advances in the world of healthcare, and a new set of wearables may greatly impact the industry in the coming years. Back […]
Why Texting and Walking Don’t Mix
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune describes the city sidewalk scene as one where people are narrowly avoiding or bumping into one another on a regular basis because everyone’s heads seem to be in their phones. Today’s society is glued to their cell phones more than ever. We can connect with one another, send […]
After Hours Work Emails May Take Toll On Employee Health
Nowadays people are more connected to their phones than ever, and while they allow us to easily stay in touch with one another, for some, having their phone on them means they never really leave the office. According to researchers out of Lehigh University, Virginia Tech and Colorado State, those after-hours emails, even if they […]
The Great Sports Drink Debate
A recent article in the Washington Post took aim at the sports drink industry and how it oftentimes targets young athletes on the premise of “refueling” or “recharging electrolytes” during athletic activity when in fact, young kids aren’t really losing enough fluids that need to be replaced by these types of drinks. You can read the […]
Obesity and The Sexes
The obesity problem is a growing epidemic in America and across the globe. Reports suggest that roughly 35 percent of American men meet the criteria for obesity, but projections show that percentage is leveling off. What may be more concerning is that new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that the percentage […]
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