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New gadget monitors the time you spend in the sun

New gadget monitors the time you spend in the sun

This bright gadget from Oregan Scientific may look like a spirit level or weird DIY device, but it’s designed to reveal how long you can stay out in the sun based on a number of different metrics. There’s no denying us Brits love to sunbathe because we so rarely experience anything but rain and clouds 99% of the time, but we all know far too well that UV rays are bad for us, even in small doses. … Read entire article »

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Mobilysis app and gadget could make dialysis a whole lot easier

Mobilysis app and gadget could make dialysis a whole lot easier

Dialysis is a way of removing waste and excess water from the blood and it’s a lengthy process those living with kidney problems have to go through every week for hours at a time. But now a new gadget and app concept called Mobilysis could change the way dialysis works for the better. Mobilysis consists of a large, but comfortable, belt that’s worn around the patient’s waist. Clothes are able to fit over the device and … Read entire article »

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Let the weight loss games begin with SlimKicker

Let the weight loss games begin with SlimKicker

If you’re like me, the whole idea of using fitness or health apps always seems great. A few weeks later it’s a different story. I stop using them either through boredom or the regime I’m on has gone downhill.  For many like me, an incentive always helps when it comes to trimming a few pounds. Enter SlimKicker, a free new iOS app that offers users the opportunity to win prizes whilst getting slimmer. In a nutshell, “SlimKicker … Read entire article »

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WellnessFX launches iOS app to help keep users at their peak

WellnessFX launches iOS app to help keep users at their peak

WellnessFX has launched a new iOS app which is available to download now for free. The San Fran-based health and wellness online platform uses human data to prevent the onset of disease. According to the team, WellnessFX is designed to help users build, manage and track their personal health goals, whilst managing their health online with advanced predictive diagnostics and personal care teams. With the app, users are now able to use a number of features on the move. From … Read entire article »

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INFOGRAPHIC: How technology is changing athletics

INFOGRAPHIC: How technology is changing athletics

As people all over the globe prepare for a summer of exciting sports events, those interested in the role technology plays in the sporting world are talking about the latest equipment that the top athletes will be using to train and compete, like the new Nike TurboSpeed suit we wrote about yesterday. However, a new study has revealed some interesting statistics about how advancements in prosthetics could well be closing the cap between disabled and able-bodied … Read entire article »

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Nike launches new running suit inspired by… golf balls?!

Nike launches new running suit inspired by… golf balls?!

The clever minds over at Nike HQ have developed a new running suit, which claims to significantly improve sprint times during the Olympics this summer because of its unique design based on… wait for it… the surface of a golf ball. At the Olympics this summer, American, German, Chinese and Russian athletes will be wearing a new suit developed by Nike called the TurboSpeed. According to Fast Co Design, researchers at Nike claim the fancy new … Read entire article »

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Docs soon to be able to prescribe mobile apps if Happtique has anything to do with it

Docs soon to be able to prescribe mobile apps if Happtique has anything to do with it

For our US readers, the days of leaving your local hospital or surgery with a prescription for medication in your hand may soon be about to change… mHealth mobile app store Happtique today announced plans for the launch of a new programme that will enable physicians to prescribe mHealth apps to patients. With a trial period first, Happtique will see if its mRx mobile tool will encourage doctors to prescribe health applications and be effective enough to convince … Read entire article »

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Microsoft launches My NHS app for Windows phones

Microsoft launches My NHS app for Windows phones

Microsoft has released a new app called My NHS for Windows phones, which will provide users with access to NHS services, the Microsoft HealthVault and a lot more important information that’s handy to have in your pocket. There are a number of NHS apps available for iPhone users, like NHS Direct and NHS Quit Smoking, but this week Microsoft announced that its developed an NHS app specially for Windows phones, called My NHS. The application brings users all kinds … Read entire article »

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Bloodnote: Quick and easy blood pressure control for your mobile

Bloodnote: Quick and easy blood pressure control for your mobile

The new slick (and very good-looking) application Bloodnote makes tracking and monitoring your blood pressure quick and simple. There are a number of apps available that are designed to give you more control over your health, allowing you to track and monitor everything your body gets up to throughout the day. However, many people don’t need to know how many calories they’ve eaten, steps they’ve taken and times they’ve exhaled, sometimes an all-singing, all-dancing app isn’t … Read entire article »

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The Tawkon app keeps track of your radiation exposure

The Tawkon app keeps track of your radiation exposure

We’re not entirely sure whether your phone gives off damaging radiation or not, but if it worries you that your little mobile friend could well be frying your brain as you call, text and browse the internet every second of every day, then Tawkon could be your new favourite app. Tawkon is a bright and colourful new application for Android devices that aims to track how much exposure you’ve had to the radiation that your phone emits. According … Read entire article »

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