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I'm lucky enough to live in a small commuter village here in Northern Ireland. If I look out my window, I can see cows munching the grass in a neighbouring field. Many people aren't this fortunate, and live close to major roads with higher levels of pollution. I think we're all aware of the increase in asthma and allergies in
As with much of the developed world, life expectancy in the Northern Ireland has increased considerably in the last few decades. With this growth, people are now living with long-term medical conditions. For those 60-69 years old, more than 50% of the population will have at least one medical condition. For 70-79 years old, 50% will have two or more
It's a fast paced world out there and you need all your faculties to keep up. Take too long, and it's "Next please!" while you're still standing there. Imagine how much more difficult it is if you do have a learning disability or condition such as Asperger's and you just need a little more time. To help people in this
The technology to measure physiology is becoming commonplace: any smart watch worthy of the name can record heart rate. The trick now is to incorporate these sensors into other useful gadgets. A good example here is the Owlet Smart Sock which brings reassurance to parents that their baby is sleeping normally. The Owlet Smart Sock monitors a baby's heart rate
Parents around the world will recognise the perennial problem of taking their child to the doctor for relatively minor ailments simply to get prescription or medication. The kid just wants to be wrapped up in bed watching TV but they've to be dragged down to the doctor for 2 minute exam to confirm it's nothing to worry about. TytoCare have
Getting enough sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle but for some people the problem isn't just about getting into bed early enough, it's about falling asleep. Israeli firm 2breathe has developed a smart sensor and complementary app to help those who have difficulty nodding off. Todd relaxes with Erez. 2breathe is a guided breathing system that uses
All too often we hear stories of poor customer service so I want to give some props to Fitbit who replaced my Flex with no fuss or special blogger treatment. Here's how it went down.... I've had a Fitbit Flex for nearly two years and it's one of my favourites as it's waterproof and I wear it while swimming. A couple