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Turn your smartphone into an eye test for $2
Staring at a computer screen for countless hours every day and squinting to read the news on your smartphone (OK, in reality playing Angry Birds…) is probably not doing wonders for your eyesight. Unless you’re already part of the specs crew, chances are you’ll soon enough book yourself in for that all important eye test. But what if you could turn your iPhone into an eye testing device? The world of mobile health technology is constantly … Read entire article »
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Geko: A new gadget that could prevent blood clots
A new gadget called the Geko aims to prevent blood clots by sending electrical signals to activate the muscles in your lower limbs, which would be an ideal solution for those who aren’t able to move for long periods of time or have other health complications to deal with. The official medical term for the build up of blood clots (usually in a patient’s legs) is called Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT. It’s usually a problem … Read entire article »
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Tiny Fitbit personal health & fitness device monitors and motivates
Earlier in the month we wrote up a Christmas Gift Guide for those interested in improving and monitoring their health and fitness. In the guide we included an innovative little device called Fitbit, which promises to monitor everything from the steps you’ve taken and the calories you’ve burned to the amount of deep sleep you’ve had. Up until now the gizmo has only been available in the US, but luckily it’s popped up on Firebox … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets
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