In the world of technology, innovation is constantly evolving, and this month was no exception. We've seen the introduction of new wearable devices that monitor health by capturing sound, a social bot with a generative AI upgrade, and an AI wearable that uses vibrations to reduce social anxiety. We've also learned about how one London hospital has implemented a new system to reduce wait times for patients, and the latest research on the dangers of sleep deprivation.
Beyond technology, we've also explored the growing popularity of micro-apartments and tiny homes, the science behind the Finnish sauna tradition, and how myths are not reality, but rather models of reality.
These are just a few of the many interesting stories that we've covered this month. Stay tuned for more updates!
In 1944, with a newborn baby, my grandmother packed a few possessions and moved. The Moscow Armistice had just been signed. Her home region, Uukuniemi in Karelia, had been part of southeastern Finland; three-quarters of it would now become Soviet territory. Among the things she carried with her was almost certainly a rye bread “starter,” which is...
Where I live in the Chicago suburbs, a portion of this summer was hotter than I ever remember. Three days in August saw temps hovering near or above 100—which for our northern region is quite high. Air conditioning units had a hard time keeping up with the heat and many school activities had to be cancelled. Thankfully, it was just a few...
A new study by physicists discovers that the Earth's dense inner core is made up of constantly switching iron atoms.
Every industry depends on unique insights to achieve their goals, and unlocking the power of data is the key to an organization’s success. This is especially true in healthcare, where data has the potential to do so much good – from improving health outcomes and enhancing patient and clinician experiences to driving better organizational performance...
Ingrid Robeyns, Crooked Timber, Oct 30, 2023 The topic refers to philosophy created by teams. As most readers will know, by background is in philosophy. As a result, my approach to the subject is more or less philosophical, rather than (say) based in social or medical sciences. There are many differences...
The sounds out bodies make can provide important information about our health. This is why doctors often rely on the sounds of heartbeat, breathing, and digestion to receive information about what's happening inside a patient's body. To make those evaluations as frequent and efficient as possible, Northwestern University researchers have developed soft,...
Andy Sacks/Getty Images Tweet Post Share Annotate Save Get PDF Buy Copies Print If you want to be your best and perform at a high level, fear of people’s opinions may be holding you back. Our fear of other people’s opinions, or FOPO, has become an irrational and unproductive obsession in...
I should not be surprised if an older sauna-goer asks me to scrub their back, says Alexander Lembke, as he talks me through the workings of Finland’s oldest working public sauna. “You just do it, help them. There you can see how deeply rooted the sauna is here in the community.” Usually Lembke, who describes himself as a “sauna classicist”, undertakes...
Surgeons at one London hospital are performing an entire week’s operations in a single day as part of a ground-breaking initiative that could help tackle the record waiting lists in the NHS.Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has already slashed its own elective backlog in certainspecialties by running monthly HIT (High Intensity Theatre) lists...
A number of recent studies highlight new pathways connecting sleep and brain health. Sleep deprivation is now linked to more rapid brain aging. An essential brain cleaning system may be slowed without adequate deep sleep. Missing out on good sleep may damage healthy blood sugar levels. Vlada Karpovich/pexels + GDJ/pixabay ...
Whether you’re a professional expert, an enthusiast, or just a living, breathing human being, chances are that your life, and those of your loved ones, have been affected by advancements in medical technology, or the lack thereof. Just in my personal life, there are numerous examples of both — the X-rays my extreme sports-loving brother has brought...
UPDATE: Jan. 10, 2024, 5:18 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect that Evolve MVMT is now available to buy. Wearables that track your steps are nothing new, but what about a wearable that tracks how you step?At CES 2024, Evolve MVMT unveiled an ankle wearable that tracks the quality of your steps, and helps you improve your gait over...
Clark, Learnlets, Jan 09, 2024 OK, I'm going to give Clark Quin his argument here, stated in the title. Myths are models. It's interesting to me because my Master's thesis can be summarized in one simple sentence: the model isn't the reality. Now everyone knows that, of course. But they still make inferences from...
ElliQ will be sporting a new look and AI features to help elders in need. Did someone say Bingo?
Watch out, Oura. The Helio Ring brings full integration with your GPS sports watch for comprehensive health and wellness analysis. You can finally leave your watch on the nightstand.
I never thought anyone could literally encapsulate "good vibes" in a wearable, but here we are. The Apollo Neuro, one of the wearables being showcased at CES 2024, is a band you can wear around your wrist or ankle, and — get this — it delivers different feel-good vibrations depending on your needs.If you need to feel calm and relaxed, there are vibes...
The world of wearable tech never sleeps. Sure, many of them track our sleep, but the tech industry's innovations with health and wellness wearables are constantly improving. If you're in the market for a new wearable health device in 2024, these are some of the best deals to shop today at Amazon. Today's best deals on wearable wellness...
When I first stumbled upon the Frenz Brainband AI sleep device at CES earlier this year, I was skeptical. Who wouldn't be? You're telling me this crown-like thingamajig can actually cure my insomnia — with AI and binaural beats?Pfft, no way. Nope. I don't believe it.However, Earable Neuroscience (the team behind Frenz) sent me a unit for me to test...
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