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Why constant tracking and life hacking might not lead to a better you
Although we first launched Connected Health late last year and saw plenty of exhibitions about the body at CES, only recently have we seen mainstream blogs and publications here in the UK really start waking up to the huge potential that tracking your daily activities, food intake and workouts with the help of gadgets, apps and accessories can really have on your long term health and fitness. As our understanding of health, fitness and wellbeing progresses, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets
Sleep Champ Android app monitors sleepless kids
Over the past year or so we’ve seen sleep tracking apps and gadgets really come on in leaps and bounds, just check out the Zeo Sleep Manager, the brand’s Sleep 101 app, the Fitbit or devices from Omron. Well now this kind of advanced sleep tracking technology isn’t just being used to ensure us adults get a good night’s sleep, but researchers have designed a new app that helps parents to identify whether their kids are at risk … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Phone Apps
Nike strobe light glasses enhance performance and improve memory
Researchers at Duke University over in the US have been busy working on a set of glasses that, when worn by athletes, can improve visual performance, reaction time and possibly even short term memory. The glasses, which have recently been developed by both Duke University and Nike, are known as SPARQ Vapor Strobe Eyewear and work by blocking the wearer’s vision using a series of strobe lighting effects. The SPARQ Sensory Performance system, which is the clever part of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health Gadgets
Top 5 workout apps for the iPhone: Nike Training Club, Sworkit, FitnessBuilder
Wow, there really are a LOT of apps out there developed to help you keep track of your health and improve your fitness, we know, we’ve been wading through them for the past 6 months in an attempt to bring you the best of the best. However, what we’ve noticed on our app travels is that many of them try to tick all of the boxes, but we prefer specialist applications that really make a difference … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Phone Apps
Gluco-Share, a diabetes app with a social twist
A new application to help family and friends monitor a persons diabetes has been released for iPhone users to help remind sufferers to take their medication and motivate them. Gluco-Share, wants to help sufferers monitor their blood sugar levels and communicate their results in real time to a circle of family and friends. The idea is, that this circle will help motivate and encourage the sufferer to maintain their good methods and lead a more positive … Read entire article »
Filed under: Apps, CHS news, Mobile Phone Apps
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