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Posts by Laurie Watkins
Before we start talking about the future of smart garments with heart rate monitoring built right in the fabric (yes, it’s coming and I’m sure we’ll be writing about it), let’s first take a look at a few of the good ol’, tried & true chest strap heart rate monitors. These are known for being closer to actual EKG readings than the newer wrist-strap models, though technology is evolving quickly for...
10/14/2014 7:00:00 AM
Apple’s revolutionary new health app, simply named "Health,” is officially launched. Initial bugs in their HealthKit for app developers and concerns about privacy muddled its mega-introduction but this groundbreaking entry into digital medicine is now here and definitely worth checking out. Health is an app that acts like a data warehouse for all your health and fitness information. Basically, it...
9/30/2014 7:00:00 AM
How much exercise are you really getting in? Maybe more than you think- maybe not enough to reach your goals and get you in the shape you want to be in. In addition to a healthy diet, you need at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise every week. Thirty minutes a day, five days a week, is a good goal to keep. It doesn’t need to be in the gym, though the treadmill and other cardio...
9/21/2014 7:00:00 AM
Can an app actually save your life? There was an amazing story recently about an infant’s life that was saved because someone nearby with CPR training was notified through an app alert system and was able to assist with the medical emergency before the paramedics arrived. This is one of many examples of how the technology in smartphones is improving our lives through prevention, well-being support,...
9/12/2014 12:00:00 AM
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