Pain In The Neck: Too Much Texting Could Lead To Overuse Injuries Nov 11, 2009
In Gold's lab, she and her team use tools like infrared cameras, motion analysis and heart rate monitors to study the body's position in several job-related simulations. But given the prevalence of text messaging among young adults, Gold wants to delve further into the physiological effects of this latest form of communication. (Science Daily)
MIND Reviews: Brainy Gifts Nov 7, 2009
It depends if you re the kind of person who likes heart rate monitors for a workout and handheld calorie counters for restaurant sojourns. If you really, really want to know yourself better and your partner doesn t mind that you look vaguely ridiculous at bedtime, Zeo may be just the thing for you. (Scientific American)
Monitoring Devices Lower Risk of St... Oct 23, 2009
Fetal Heart Rate Monitors Alleviate Pregnancy Loss Fears. Experiencing a pregnancy loss or a stillbirth is devastating; especially when there were no signs that nothing was wrong during the pregnancy. (Suite101.com)
Moms-to-be Warned Over Use Of Fetal Heart Rate Monitors Aug 22, 2009
21, 2009) Mums-to-be are being advised not to use personal monitors (Doppler devices) to listen to their baby's heartbeat at home over fears that they may lead to delays in seeking help for reduced fetal movements. In a recent article in the British Medical Journal, Dr Thomas Aust and colleagues from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral describe the case of a 27 year old woman who presented to their labour ward 32 weeks into her first pregnancy with... (Science Daily)
Pregnant? Avoid heart moniters Aug 22, 2009
Stay away from heart rate monitors ... Stay away from heart rate monitors. (India Times, India)
Medford High School Fitness Center grand opening May 11 May 8, 2009
The fitness center will have state-of-the-art aerobic and weight-training machines and four flat screen TV s. Health and fitness teachers will start using technology such as heart rate monitors and hand-held computers to assess students exertion levels and progress. Other events and participants include Polar Technology/Exergames/Tufts University, free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, and Lawrence Memorial Hospital/Hallmark Health. (Medford Transcript, MA)
