Category: Technology

Telemedicine is Here to Stay and Still Evolving

August 19, 2021 Health Technology
Telemedicine is expected to see an exponential growth of 19.2% in the next four years, a trend that was nudged by Covid-19.  Telemedicine was already in play pre-covid-19; however, it was simply a developing aspect of modern medicine invented to accelerate treatment and fit medicine into the digital age. But…

Common Computer-Related Injuries and How to Avoid Them

May 22, 2021 Health Technology
Technology access is changing lives in many positive ways. It can also become a literal pain in the neck when you’re not careful about how you sit and work in front of a computer. Several common computer-related injuries are treated by doctors and chiropractors daily. Here are some of the…

Smart Shoes that Connect to Your Phone

April 22, 2021 Health Technology
We are living in a world that keeps getting smarter. Did you know that you can purchase a kitchen faucet that fills your pans or bottles with a specific measurement? That trend goes outside of the home with the invention of smart shoes. Although the Nike HyperAdapt gets a lot…

Apps that Restrict Phone and Computer Usage

March 19, 2021 Technology
If your children have unrestricted access to a smartphone or a computer, do you know what they are looking at each day? Most parents assume that their kids will behave, but the opposite decisions typically happen. With predators and cyberbullies lurking around every online corner, having apps that restrict usage…

Benefits of Wake-up Light Therapy Alarms

December 30, 2020 Health Technology No Comments
When an early morning routine calls you out of bed, does the alarm’s jarring sound feel like a healthy wake-up system? Some people thrive under those conditions. Others deal with an immediately stressful situation that doesn’t stop until they get home after a long day. If you fall into the…

Toys and Games to Introduce Kids to Coding

November 16, 2020 Education Technology
Kids benefit from hands-on experiences when learning how to code. When you can turn the activity into a game, the information retention improves. Since coding is like learning a language, starting early can make this work feel like a natural communication tool. These toys and games can make that outcome…

Apps to Help You Monitor What Your Kids See on Their Phones

September 7, 2020 Technology
With kids getting their first smartphone around the age of 10, parents need to know what their children are viewing. Simple parental controls can make this possible. Start by limiting their access to specific apps. Instead of allowing them to download whatever they want, link their account to yours to…

How Wearable Fitness Trackers Help You Hit Fitness Goals

August 14, 2020 Technology
Could your fitness tracker be hurting your health?  About 54% of people have worries that they rely too heavily on a technology with error susceptibility and inaccurate measurements. Although trackers may be useful in measuring total steps or vital statistics, can you trust the readings that they offer? The quality…

How to Introduce Technology to Children Safely

August 7, 2020 Technology
Teaching children how to use technology is important as nearly every aspect of life has become digital. Even from the age of preschool, many schools are integrating computer use as a core part of the curriculum.  However, there are issues that parents and schools need to consider. The use of…

Can Nurses Be Replaced by Technology?

July 9, 2020 Technology
In the last decade, technology has reached new heights, and there is no denying that new peaks are underway. Mind-boggling mechanics formulated in artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated technology have changed the healthcare industry’s course more than anything else. This advancement begs the question of whether nurses are still relevant…