Category: Health
Having TV on while sleeping increases obesity risk. 5 tips for better sleep
You can’t trust tech firms with anonymous NHS data, survey suggests
Smartphone ECG device should be rolled out across NHS
Smart contact lens project designed to help diabetics is put on hold
Smart health review: OMRON EVOLV blood pressure monitor £129.99
Top 10 #running accessories for 2017, including Garmin Vivoactive and TomTom cardio watches
India opens tech addiction clinic
Addiction – be it to alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, drugs or even sex – can be a serious problem. Now authorities in India consider addiction to technology among teenagers to be such a problem that a "technology de-addiction" centre has been…
Apple's med-tech hiring spree hints at iWatch plans
Apple is building a team of medical technology experts, fueling rumours that the company is adding a health and fitness focus to the iWatch. Reuters is reporting that in the past year, Apple has snapped up at least half a…
Could iPhones and Big Data make us healthier? Are we ready for the personal trainer state?
One of the often overlooked wonders of the modern world is improvements to both our health, and the healthcare we receive. In the early 20th century the average life expectancy of someone, somewhere on Earth, was 31 – about the…
1 in 3 would rather use a health gadget than doctor. NHS could save £36 billion?
Over a third of Brits (35 per cent) would rather turn to health gadgets, like Withings Smart Body Analyser pictured right, instead of visiting the doctor, according to new research published today. The survey conducted by independent shopping price comparison…