We’ve come a long way since the “Radio Nurse.” Back in 1937, the world’s first electronic baby monitor allowed parents to listen in on what was happening in their child’s nursery from another room. Fast-forward nearly a century, and it’s not just about listening anymore. A wave of high-tech baby wearables has flooded the market … Read more
Maeve O’Neil, a 19-year-old freshman at George Washington University, knew she was sick — but had no idea just how dire it had become. It was seeing a dramatic spike in her respiratory rate, resting heart rate and body temperature through her device that gave her the courage to get it checked out — before … Read more
There’s just something magical about a guy who knows how to keep cool in an emergency. In CBS’ ratings-dominating show “Tracker,” the weekly stakes involve one of life’s most alarming scenarios: when a loved one goes missing. Star Justin Hartley became the king of prime time playing a guy who finds those people — often, … Read more
Eat your hearts out, smartwatches. Researchers from the University of Washington created thermal earrings that measure skin temperature. The baubles are “first-of-its-kind smart earring that enables a reliable wearable solution for continuous temperature monitoring,” the UW study stated. Each earring has a built-in Bluetooth chip, 28-day battery life, two temperature sensors, and an antenna. The dimensions of high-tech … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Whether or not we’re adopting that “new year, new me” mentality at the top of every calendar year, it’s always a good time to set health and fitness goals. Though you may not necessarily need a tangible product … Read more
Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients should be aware of the risks. Some smart scales, smart rings and wearable fitness devices that use “bioimpedance,” a sensing technology that emits a tiny unnoticeable electrical current into the body, may interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), … Read more
Summary: Specific intensities of exercise over a long period of time are associated with different aspects of memory and mental health. Source: Dartmouth College Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health — but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally. The effects of exercise are much more nuanced, as specific intensities … Read more