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A Computer App for Heart Patients

Researchers have developed an app that helps improve heart failure patients’ quality of life and longevity, according to a clinical study. The new app, which monitors heart failure patients’ medical tests and health status and promptly notifies clinicians, was developed by a multidisciplinary team of Intermountain Healthcare medical informatics specialists, home health experts, and clinicians… Continue reading A Computer App for Heart Patients

What You Need to Know about Fitness Technology Tools

Those looking to get and stay fit may need look no further than their smartphone, desktop computer, or wrist. The many apps, wearables, and online fitness programs that are available today are helping to motivate people to get off the couch and start getting physical. In the January 2017 issue of the journal Frontiers in… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Fitness Technology Tools

Computer Coding and Seniors

In the first known study of older adults learning computer programming, a cognitive scientist from the University of California San Diego analyzed the learning experience and motivations of people between the ages of 60 and 85. The 504 subjects came from 52 countries. Some were retired and semi-retired, while others were working. The scientist, Philip… Continue reading Computer Coding and Seniors

Vanquishing Information Overload

Too much information, constantly, can lead to stress. Each day, do you feel besieged by information on a continual basis?  There is good reason: one estimate holds that information doubles in the world every72 days.  The Library of Congress catalogues 7,000 new items each day.  More than 2,000 new Websites go online each day. A… Continue reading Vanquishing Information Overload

Remain Healthy While Seated

The more you sit the worse it is for you. Whether you work with a desktop, laptop or tablet, or some combination thereof, it’s too easy to fall into unproductive, energy-draining customs and postures. This is especially so when you sit for prolonged periods, fixated on a screen. Here are some simple exercises you can… Continue reading Remain Healthy While Seated

The Good Habits That Can Help Your Eyes

Dr. Mirwat Sami, a Houston board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, says that it is essential to have a yearly eye exam to protect your vision, especially as you get older. But it’s also crucial to avoid some bad habits that could affect your vision. Here, she shares how to protect your… Continue reading The Good Habits That Can Help Your Eyes

A Computer Program to Help Patients, Doctors and Caregivers

New software for medical records will help provide more personalized care for older patients, according to researchers. A study published in eGEMs, a peer-reviewed online publication recently launched by the Electronic Data Methods Forum, details the enhanced Electronic Medical Record Aging Brain Care Software, an automated decision-support system that enables care coordinators to track the… Continue reading A Computer Program to Help Patients, Doctors and Caregivers

When Are Computers Better Than Doctors?

A computer system did better than doctors when it came to collecting and reporting information about patients, according to a study by researchers at Cedars-Sinai. The investigators said that their study indicates the possibility of computers to improve the quality of medical care. They emphasized that they didn’t expect technology to replace physicians in clinical… Continue reading When Are Computers Better Than Doctors?

Senior Eye Health: The Facts and the Myths

Good vision is precious throughout life, but it’s especially important as we grow older. Having vision problems can make a difference in our ability to perform everyday tasks, and even to live independently. With so much information (both good and bad) available about health issues, it’s crucial to distinguish truth from myth. Here, the experts… Continue reading Senior Eye Health: The Facts and the Myths