Rising temperatures put older hearts in danger
As climate change fuels longer, hotter summers, new research shows that older adults’ hearts can’t keep up, exposing…
Are You ‘Overspending’ Your Heartbeats? New Metric Could Transform Physical Fitness
An athlete’s heart is monitored while he runs on a treadmill. (Photo by Gorodenkoff on Shutterstock) Researchers believe…
Wearable device can help lower relapse risk in early addiction recovery
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a non-drug, wearable device can help people…
Tai chi improves memory and sleep in older adults with type 2 diabetes
A clinical trial shows that practicing Tai Chi online can sharpen thinking skills and improve sleep in older…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…
Wi-Fi chip in Raspberry Pi can measure heart rate with clinical accuracy without expensive fitness trackers
Cheap Wi-fi chips like those found in a $30 Raspberry Pi can measure the human pulse with the…
Forget smartwatches, scientists teach WiFi to monitor heartbeats
Your WiFi can now do more than stream movies; it can sense the beat of your heart. Engineers…