Motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately detected narrowed arteries in the neck, which are a risk factor for stroke, according to new research published in July 2022 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Fatty deposits (plaque) can accumulate in arteries causing them to narrow (stenosis). Narrowed arteries in the carotid… Continue reading Study: Smartphones Can Detect Stroke Risk
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Poor Sleep and Your Smartphone
If you’re habitually scrolling through your tablet or smartphone before you go to bed, you might want to rethink that. Researchers at the University of Houston College of Optometry, in a study published in Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics, found that blue light emitted from those devices could contribute to the high prevalence of reported sleep… Continue reading Poor Sleep and Your Smartphone
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
Smartphones and Temporary Vision Loss
Doctors may have to start asking their patients about smartphone use when diagnosing vision or neurological problems, according to an article from the Mayo News Network. “I think if a person experiences a temporary loss of vision in one eye, that’s potentially a very important problem for which they should seek medical attention,” says Mayo… Continue reading Smartphones and Temporary Vision Loss
Managing Smartphone Interruptions
If you’re sick of annoying smartphone interruptions, experts have developed a model that could lead to a better way to manage the flood of interference. But smartphone manufacturers need to get on board. The model developed by Rutgers researchers incorporates your personality traits in figuring out how you can handle interruptions and notifications without getting… Continue reading Managing Smartphone Interruptions
Mental-Health Advice: Straight from Your Smartphone
Researchers are working on apps that can enable you to seek mental health advice on your smartphone, and it seems to be effective. A novel suite of 13 speedy mini-apps called IntelliCare resulted in participants reporting significantly less depression and anxiety by using the apps on their smartphones up to four times a day, reports… Continue reading Mental-Health Advice: Straight from Your Smartphone
Smartphone Security Tips
Seniors are one of the most at risk groups for identity theft in the United States, according to recent reporters. Hackers that gain access to smartphones have the ability to steal a wealth of personal information including addresses, banking information, private messages and more. Here, George Waller, co-founder of the cyber-security team Strikeforce, shares tips… Continue reading Smartphone Security Tips
Smartphone Exercises Make People Feel Better Fast
Exercises on smartphones can help people quickly improve their mood, according to researchers from the University of Basel, Switzerland, and international colleagues. The findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology. Participants in the international study felt more alert, calmer and uplifted after – using five-minute video tutorials on their smartphones as a guide… Continue reading Smartphone Exercises Make People Feel Better Fast
A Smartphone Vision Test
A smartphone app to test eyesight is as good as the traditional chart, according to a new study. Peek (the Portable Eye Examination Kit) is a smartphone-based system for comprehensive eye testing anywhere in the world. It was designed and developed by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the University of Strathclyde and… Continue reading A Smartphone Vision Test