Category: Health
Future robots to work "in coordination with people" as new 8ft robot is launched in Japan.
Mahoro is a new, 8 foot robot in Japan that currently handles 'dangerous' lab work. The robot is able to complete many tasks, which takes years of training for most people, much quicker and more precise than any technician would…
Add a bit of science to your workout. Get 10 per cent off Pro-10 protein shakes
We all know that if you want to get fit you need to eat well and exercise. We also know that you won't see results overnight and no product on earth can turn you into Vin Diesel. What many of us don't know is the science behind building muscle and how you can help your body along.
Could Google's PageRank algorithm lead to medical breakthroughs?
Google's PageRank algorithm revolutionised the way we search for content on the web. But could it now be used to aid medical advances? That's the theory from the team at Washington State University, who are using the algorithm to more…
Timex Health tracker watch up for grabs
A new year usually starts with great intentions of watching your calories, changing to healthier diet and exercising more. Yet for many those resolutions are shelved by the time February comes around as you just didn't have the right tools…
New NIKE+ FuelBand brings fitness tracking to everyday activites
NIKE have added a new gadget to their range of digital fitness products today. The NIKE+FuelBand sits on a user's wrist, and is designed to track everyday movements that could encourage people to live more active lives. Pairing up with…
CES 2012's hottest fitness and health gadgets and apps
From research papers, new companies and industry rumours, we always knew 2012 was going to be a big year for fitness gadgets and technology that gives us the power to take control of our own health in a way…
CES 2012 – Yet more fitness and health gadgets – Basis, Qualcomm and iRobot
One of the hottest trends at this year's show has been health and fitness gadgets and we have already compiled a list of some of the best here. However they keep on coming, and here are a few more for…
CES 2012 – How your iPhone might just save you from having a heart attack
So you think medical and health gadgets a bit gimmicky? Well maybe, but they may have already saved one life. In a keynote speech at CES 2012 Dr. Eric Topol, the chief academic officer of Scripps Health told a story…
CES 2012 VIDEO: Iqua Beat fitness headphones
Fitness freaks get another gadget to add to the growing pile of workout-monitoring tech at CES 2012 thanks to the new Iqua Beat headphones. Pairing with an iPhone over a Bluetooth connection, and syncing with its own iPhone app,…
CES 2012 – health and wellness gadgets abound
Ok, so CES 2012 hasn't exactly been that exciting so far. We are however noting the emergence of one very important new product category – namely health and wellness gadgets. We have already been tracking these for a while on…
