MIO ALPHA comes with a USB charging dock and its rechargeable lithium polymer battery lasts up to 18 hours in use. Available just in time for the holiday shopping season, ALPHA is the perfect gift for fitness and running enthusiasts at an MSRP of $199. Visit www.alphaheartrate.com.
iHealth Labs designs and manufactures consumer-friendly, mobile personal healthcare products. The company focuses on delivering easy-to-use products that empower you to take control of your health and improve your life by testing, tracking, graphing, and sharing your health information regularly. iHealth has developed a suite of personal healthcare devices designed for the iOS mobile platform. We stopped by their booth at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics show CES. Take a look at a quick demo of their blood pressure wrist monitor.
LiveFAQ.com Real Experts, Real Advice, in Real Time. Mary Shomon answers the most frequently asked questions she receives about Thyroid health.
Mary Shomon is a patient advocate, writer and communicator who has transformed her own struggle with thyroid disease into an advocacy campaign on behalf of patients with chronic diseases such as thyroid disease, autoimmune conditions, and chronic fatigue.
Mary is the author of the New York Times best-selling book The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss. (2004) "Thyroid Diet" was also a semi-finalist for the prestigious Quills Awards in 2005. To learn more, visit; http://thyroid-info.com/
Questions answered during this hangout:
What is the thyroid, and what does it do?
What is hypothyroidism?
What are the symptoms of an underactive thyroid/hypothyroidism?
What is hyperthyroidism
What are the symptoms of an overactive thyroid/hyperthyroidism?
What is hyperthyroidism?
What are the symptoms of an overactive thyroid/hyperthyroidism?
What is a goiter?
What is autoimmune thyroid disease?
What are the key risk factors for thyroid disease?
How can you find out if you have a thyroid condition?
How is hypothyroidism diagnosed?
How is Hashimoto's disease diagnosed?
How is hyperthyroidism diagnosed?
How is Graves' disease diagnosed?
If you have a lump in your thyroid, is it cancer?
Is it safe to take thyroid medication when you're pregnant or breastfeeding?
What does the TSH test measure?
What do Free T4 and Free T3 measure?
Why is Reverse T3 (RT3) measured?
What is the thyroid peroxidase antibody test?
Are you at the right TSH level?
To order the lab tests Mary Mentions in the hangout, visit
https://www.mymedlab.com/thyroid/thyroid-basic-panel
Reading the information on this website, participating in and viewing live and or recorded video discussions does not create a physician-patient relationship.
During the 2013 International CES, Withingsunveiled its Smart Body Analyzer, the first-ever smartscale to feature heart rate measurement and air quality monitoring along traditional weight and body fat measurements. Awarded with a 2013 CES Innovations Award, this new device from Withings provides people with a unique opportunity to shift towards a healthier lifestyle and environment.
Withings, creators of the first Internet connected scale, announces today its Smart Body Analyzer- the first smart scale to monitor health and environment through heart rate measurement and air quality monitoring, in addition to rich weight analysis in order to achieve a healthier lifestyle. This breakthrough health-monitoring device awarded with a 2013 CES Innovation Award, combines wireless connectivity, over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, with unprecedented body analysis capabilities.
By simply stepping on the scale, the Smart Body Analyzer provides users with a quick and comprehensive health snapshot that shows highly accurate weight, body fat & heart rate readings. With the addition of heart rate measurement, users can monitor the evolution of their resting heart rate, a powerful indicator of their overall fitness level. The readings are then transmitted to the Withings Health Mate mobile application via the built-in internet connection. The results are stored and can be shared with a physician, dietitian support group or motivational team via Twitter or Facebook.
Designed to be placed in a user’s bedroom, the Smart Body Analyzer can also monitor the air quality of its surrounding environment through temperature and carbon dioxide (CO2) metering. Carbon dioxide is a gas formed by metabolic activity that builds up to excessive levels in confined spaces, like bedrooms, when an insufficient amount of fresh air is being delivered. High levels of CO2 can produce a variety of health effects that can affect sleep, like headaches, dizziness, restlessness, difficulty breathing, increased heart rate and sweating. By monitoring and managing indoor air quality, people can live and sleep in a healthier environment.
Key features of the Smart Body Analyzer include:
Position Control™ technology: best-in-class weighing technology to insure accuracy
Fat mass measurement: available in athlete and non-athlete modes
Heart rate measurement: this feature is for the first time introduced on a scale, and allows tracking of the resting heart rate while just stepping on a scale. Like all other measurements, heart rate readings are automatically transmitted and rendered on the Withings Health Mate mobile app
Air quality measurement: CO2 and temperature monitoring to better monitor and manage the bedroom air quality
Connectivity: Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart and Wi-Fi for easy setup and hassle-free data upload
Unbeaten Battery life: four standard AAA alkaline batteries provide more than one year of daily measurements
The Smart Body Analyzer is slated for a Q1 2013 release date at a suggested retail price of $149.95. For more information, visit http://www.withings.com/bodyanalyzer/
I got a quick demo from the convention floor, take a look.
The Masimo iSpO2™ is a consumer pulse oximeter to noninvasively measure blood oxygenation, pulse rate and perfusion index with the same technology used in leading hospitals worldwide, providing accurate measurements even during the challenging conditions of motion and low perfusion.
iSpO2™, available at iSpO2.com and Amazon, is easy to set up and use with your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (30-pin connector): Connect the iSpO2™ cable to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch Slip the iSpO2™ sensor on your ring finger.
Your results appear on screen iSpO2™ app provides immediate access to your data history – allowing you to view measurements, graphs, and trending over time – with the ability to export data history into .CSV files for use with text editing and spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel*.
I actually did a demo of it. Unfortunately, not available on Android devices. Hopefully soon.
* iSpO2™ is for short-term sports and aviation use and is not intended for medical use.
Of all of the sensors on display during the 2013 International CES show. Fitbug certainly stood out as one to watch.
During CES, Fitbug launched the Fitug Orb. FitbugOrb is a discreet button-sized Bluetooth SmartFitbugdevice that tracks and syncs both activity and sleep withFitbug's most comprehensive online health and wellness program - and that can be worn in seven different ways - making it even easier for users to stay on track of their health and wellness.
Fitbug introduced Bluetooth last year to its devices to allow Fitbug users to send their data in real-time to the Fitbug mobile app, available on Bluetooth Smart Ready devices. These include the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch (5th generation), iPad (3rd and 4th generation), and iPad Mini, and will include Samsung SIII Android connectivity.
The Orb benefits from this smartphone-friendly technology and allows users to sync their stats on-the-go in three ways: Push, Beacon and Stream.
(1) Push: send data from the Orb to theFitbug app in an instant.
(2) Beacon: set up Beaconing mode using the side button to send data at certain intervals throughout the day to the Fitbug app.
(3) Stream: set Orb to streaming mode to view data and take advantage of the 'Walking Zone' feature on the Fitbugapp, a mode that ensures the right pace is kept for the best health benefits.
The Orb is also the first Fitbug device to introduce a sleep tracker to help people monitor the quality and quantity of their sleep.
By interpreting the amount of body movement throughout the night, the tracker reveals how much deep sleep was achieved and points out any periods of wakefulness. Fitbug included the sleep tracker as a response to their users' inquiries and the latest research, which has linked a lack of sleep and tiredness to cravings for sugary foods because when tired, the body seeks sugar. Too little sleep can also hamper the 'body repair' benefits of good quality sleep. In this way, the sleep tracking feature of the Orb, which can be comfortably worn all night using the wrist sleep pouch, aids the user's journey to health.
When combined with the highly accurate 3-axis accelerometer employed by the Orb, these features offer users the ability to record with precision every step taken, calorie burned, distance covered, walking pace, and sleep efficiency with Fitbug's mobile app.
With the additional ability to send stats in real time, Fitbug members are given all the tools they need to create an accurate picture of their "quantified self" and be motivated to gradually build realistic changes into their lives.
Historically, the data sent to the website from Fitbug's devices was used to set weekly personalized activity and eating targets, which adapt dynamically according to nutrition and activity data logged. Members can now send and view their data in real-time using the combination of the Fitbug Orb and app, resulting in immediate feedback and improved support. Users are also provided with weekly targets, games and challenges, recipes, simple food logging, and motivational support - all housed on the updated Fitbug site.
FitbugOrb is priced at $49.99 and will be available fromwww.fitbug.comlate spring.The Orb's base price includes three attachments - aFitbugbranded lanyard, key fob, and sleep pouch.
Fitbug Orb is the latest addition to the Fitbug family of Bluetooth 4.0-enabled devices, which includes the Fitbug Air, Fitbug Wow scale, and the Fitbug Luv blood pressure monitor.
See the Orb in action and hear my interview with Fitbug CEO, Paul Landau.
During the 2013 International Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas last week, Digital Health was clearly the hot topic and a space primed for game changing innovation.
We met some fantastic people and learned about some phenomenal products. You can see our 'Best of CES' posts and watch our video interviews with our favorite products.
One that didn't make our list was the Hapifork from Haplabs. Their press headline was. HAPIfork, the world’s first connected fork that helps you lose weight by eating at the right time and at the right pace. Most convention attendees we spoke to thought it was a novelty item. Others found as we did, a booth full of rude people, only wanting to talk or demo their product to the big news outlets. While bloggers and smaller media outlets didn't get the big interview, we still have an opportunity to talk about your product. It is this blogger's recommendation that you run don't walk past the Hapifork. You'll burn more calories. Take a look at the products we did like.
InteraXon, makers of cutting edge brainwave-enabled products and applications, showcased the latest brain sensing headband, Muse during the 2013 International CES.
Muse is a brain sensing headband that allows users to control applications ranging from gaming to education to memory training to music using the power of their brains.
It's a comfortable, sleek, four-sensor headband that allows you to control games, reduce stress, improve memory and concentration, and eventually to control devices directly with your mind. Muse measures your brainwaves in real-time. It sends those brainwaves to your smart phone or tablet showing you how well your brain is performing; and also translates your brainwaves into instructions to interact with content on your iOS or Android device. Take a look at a quick Demo from CES.
The Digital Health Summit, produced by Living in Digital Times, focused on one of the fastest growing markets where health, wellness and technology come together. One of our favorites from the show was by BAM Labs.
Touch-free Life Care Smart Bed Sensor Mat
Detect patient trends via accurate bed monitoring
BAM Labs’
Touch-Free Life Care Smart Bed Sensor Mat is designed to transform any
bed into a continuous, effortless health monitoring station. Simply put
the mat under any mattress to detect heart and breathing rates, motion,
presence, and other vital health information enabling healthcare
professionals and caregivers to monitor patients at all times while
performing their daily duties whether in an acute, post-acute, or home
setting. BAM Labs TLC Biometric Monitoring System is registered with the
FDA.
Verizon enables wireless transmission of critical
information to the cloud, where it’s processed and presented in
user-friendly applications viewable on any Internet-connected device.
The StepOne Health team attended The Digital Health Summit during the 2013 International CES show in Las Vegas, NV last week. We'll post our favorite digital health innovations.
Cheryl Lawson, Chief Blogger and Host of LiveFAQ
David Clymer, Co-Founder StepOne Health CEO, MyMedLab
Just like the music of your generation, your early experience with medicine determines your concept of health and health care. Even though the next generation makes changes, you still see it through the lens of your time. When each generation is different, how will you manage? Start with a private health record at StepOneHealth.com
"Think of it as an expert guiding you through a process to better understanding a specific health topic, in this case Thyroid disease.“Then, helping you prepare to see your own personal doctor. We believe that the ThyroidApp and others we have coming down the pike, are fundamentally changing the way that you prepare for your doctor visits." David Clymer, CEO MyMedLab The ThyroidApp begins with a digital conversation with Mary by asking about the most common symptoms, family history, environmental exposure, various treatments, and radiation exposure. The answers to these questions produce a personal risk report which can be emailed and printed out as a starting point for the conversation at the next doctor’s visit. In addition to being a FREE mobile app for Android and Iphones, The ThyroidApp can be added to any blog or website.
To support Thyroid Awareness month, go to the mobile page and grab the HTML code for your site or blog. https://mymedlab.inputhealth.com/mobile_apps/thyroidshare/share
Still have questions about how it works, check out David's ThyroidApp demo on Youtube.
LiveFAQ.com Real Experts, Real Advice, in Real Time. Marjie Andrejciw answers the most frequently asked questions from newly diagnosed autism parents.
Marjie is a Holistic Nutritional Counselor and a Defeat Autism Now! Practitioner. Her practice is Circle of Life Nutrition, LLC, to learn more about her practice and philosophies go to http://www.circleoflifenutrition.net.
Marjie answers the following questions:
Is what happened to my child my fault?
Where do I begin when my child has been diagnosed with autism?
Why is my child in a fog or in his own world most of the time?
Why are no two autistic children are exactly alike?
My child regressed after his vaccinations. Did the shots cause his autism?
Can my child recover from autism?
Why does my child have chronic diarrhea and/or constipation?
Why has the prevalence of autism skyrocketed from 1:10,000 in the early 1990's to 1:58 boys in 2009?
What does changing my child's diet have to do with the recovery of autism?
My child has these big, dark circles under his eyes. What is the cause of that?
I have ordered these laboratory tests, and I do not understand them. Who do I ask for help me?
Reading the information on this website, participating in and viewing live and or recorded video discussions does not create a physician-patient relationship.
Today health care is changing, Away from waiting till you're sick towards new ways to help you stay well. 80% of people are eligible for one or more free screening How will you manage? The health information-age has arrived. What's changing for you?
The Modern Health Care System in the United States and a history and timeline of how we got to where we are today. This whiteboard video / lecture. During the 2nd World War, wage and price controls are placed on American employers. To compete for workers, companies began to offer health benefits, giving rise to the employer-based system in place today.
StepOne Health is a web based engine that connects people, experts, and services under the new healthcare laws. A virtual health concierge, we check eligibility based on your health plan in seconds, and then we show you which companies are providing the services for which you qualify. To learn more, visit http://steponehealth.com
The Orb benefits from this smartphone-friendly technology and allows users to sync their stats on-the-go in three ways: Push, Beacon and Stream. 
