Keeping track of your heart rate is probably a good thing. Obsessing about it probably isn’t. That’s one drawback of the increasing popularity of wearable devices that constantly monitor heart rates, said Dr. Tracy Stevens, a cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. “I’ve had […]
University team creates heartbeat detection skill for devices Smart speakers can set a kitchen timer and tell you tomorrow’s weather, but they can also perform high-tech medical skills like monitoring babies breathing and detecting cardiac arrest. Now, researchers at University of Washington have developed another impressive skill for the devices: […]
Mental decline is one of the most feared aspects of growing older. People will do just about anything to prevent it, from swallowing supplements touted as memory boosters to spending hours solving Sudoku and crossword puzzles. But do these things really keep the aging brain sharp? The short answer is, […]
Get up and moving, because a sedentary lifestyle is taking a toll on your health. Sitting in front of a screen for hours may be productive from a work perspective but it brings negative health outcomes, from an increased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes to an […]
If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head — and recognize the body’s warnings signs. It’s especially important to take precautions this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consulting a doctor always is a good idea if there are any […]
