technology
Humans’ intimacy with technology: Are we all becoming cyborgs?
(BPT) – Do you think you could live without your mobile phone? What about the navigation and backup camera in your car? Could you drive as well without them? Could you get by without your smartwatch reminding you how often to get up from your desk to keep healthy or weather conditions for the day […]
Advanced hearing technology offers ideal features for the summer season
(BPT) – Summer is the season of hot weather, outdoor activities, vacations and other conditions that in the past posed a threat to people who wear hearing aids. Extreme humidity, sweat, rain and the occasional splash were threatening to the devices’ tiny electronic components. Carrying extra batteries everywhere and worrying about the last time you […]
Breakthrough technology offers numerous benefits to people with hearing loss
(BPT) – The latest breakthrough in hearing aids is not what you’d expect. In an industry dedicated to helping people hear better, some hearing aid manufacturers have developed technology that helps people live better, too. Lithium-ion batteries — a rechargeable technology that has been used for years in cell phones and laptops — is now […]
Touchless Technology Helps Keep Your Restrooms Clean And Healthy
Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store Are you tired of cleaning grimy fingerprints off restroom faucets and soap dispensers? Indeed. One of the major sources of customer complaints is restroom cleanliness. The reasons for this go beyond the abilities of your cleaning staff. The more traffic a building gets the harder it is to keep high […]
Information technology can simplify weight-loss efforts; social support still important for success
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 69 percent of adults in the United States are currently overweight or obese, which puts these individuals at increased risk for chronic health problems. Although weight loss decreases this risk, statistics show that dieters often fail multiple times before meeting their goals. Now, MU researchers […]
ACE Partnership Brings Mobile Credit Card Payment Technology to ACE-certified Professionals
In an effort to give you the tools and information you need to have a healthy business, ACE regularly investigates new business practices and technologies on the market. One emerging technology, mobile credit card payment processors, has already become a staple for health and fitness professionals in a variety of settings. These […]
Staying Healthy With Technology
Hundreds of thousands of people make resolutions to start the new year off right. Given today’s society, which puts a lot of emphasis on appearance and self-image, the most popular resolution deals with losing weight or living a healthier lifestyle. Every January the treadmills and ellipticals are filled with eager gym-goers. Like clockwork, however, after […]
Mental Health Check: Tips For Beating Burnout, Depression And The Blues
By James Fyfe and Chris Whitworth By 2020 the World Heath Organisation estimates depression will be the second biggest cause of health problems and premature death worldwide. In New Zealand alone 47 percent of the population is expected to suffer from a form of mental disorder during their lifetime, with Maori particularly susceptible. So is […]