Wearable Technology & Preventative Healthcare
One neat fact: 44.2% of responders said that better healthcare advice from their physician would be an incentive to use a fitness tracking device.
Intel unveils fitness-tracking Basis Peak smart watch
Compared to the original Basis B1 model, the Peak looks much better and has and even more advanced sensors that can track heart rate even during workouts.
Health Care Service Corporation launches Centered iPhone app to fight stress
Available as a free download, Centered allows users to track their daily physical activity in addition to providing guidance for mindful meditation exercises.
iHealth Lab announces Apple HealthKit integration with nine of its devices
Users are able to automatically share readings from their iHealth devices with the new Health app, and then review the collected health data when they want to.
A Florida school using mobile technology to tackle obesity
50 overweight students will be selected for the program that will track their activity levels and sleep using Fitbit's wearable devices.
InfraV is probably the most feature-rich smartwatch we’ve seen
The device promises to deliver constant monitoring of blood sugar and blood pressure levels, along with usual activity and sleep tracking capabilities.
Axial Exchange integrates with Apple HealthKit
The application integrates with Apple's platform to provide patients with comprehensive view of health and wellness data in a single mobile dashboard.
Fever Smart patch thermometer raising funds on Indiegogo
The small, FDA-certified device features continuous monitoring, cloud connectivity, alert notifications and full integration with Apple's HealthKit platform.
UnitedHealth’s Optum to acquire MedSynergies
The deal will enable care providers across the care spectrum to improve financial performance, deliver better patient experiences and grow their practices.
Salutron announces LifeTrak BRITE R450, its smartest activity tracker to date
The device goes beyond basic step counting and sleep tracking to include heart rate monitor, and few other bells and whistles we haven't seen before.









