Apple reveals innovative new health studies that monitor people’s heart, movement and hearing
Technology giant Apple has announced “ground-breaking” new medical studies which integrate important healthcare monitoring into its popular products, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. The…
First medically approved back pain app aims to end nationwide epidemic of back pain in UK offices
Experts behind Kaia, the first and only medically approved back pain app in the UK, want to end the nationwide epidemic of back pain in…
Important consultation set to improve global access to assistive technology for elderly and disabled people
The World Health Organization (WHO) is today holding a global consultation on assistive technology to explore global demand and supply, as well as ways to…
New statistics reveal dementia accounts for more than 1 in 10 deaths in England and Wales
According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), dementia was the leading cause of death in England and Wales in 2018, accounting…
First of its kind medication-free treatment for depression launches in the UK
Flow, a medical device company, has launched a medication-free treatment for depression comprising a brain stimulation headset and therapy app; it is the first approved…
Adopting a healthy lifestyle helps reduce the risk of dementia, new guidelines recommend
People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet,…
Innovative AI app launches to help combat low back pain issues
Recognised by the World Health Organisation as the global number one reason for disability, low back pain (LBP) is a widespread and expensive condition. According…
Charity backs call for national action plans to fight dementia
Image credit: The Alzheimer's Show Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, is backing a call for governments worldwide to develop and implement…
Virtual Reality may be the future for stroke rehabilitation
"The technology is there to enhance motor skills, co-ordination skills, problem solving, and a little bit of muscle development" South Australian company Add-Life Technologies has…