Tag: British Heart Foundation
Smartphone ECG device should be rolled out across NHS
A smartphone ECG device which can be used to detect serious heart conditions should be rolled out to A&E departments across the country, researchers say. The technology was found to be five times more effective at diagnosing heart rhythm problems in patients than standard tests, according to a study part-funded by the British Heart Foundation…
Watching TV could contribute to memory loss in over 50s, study suggests
Watching TV for just a few hours every night could contribute to memory loss in older people, new research suggests. Over 50s who spent more than three-and-a-half hours daily in front of the box were found to experience poorer verbal memory, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The findings indicate people…
Alexa turns 4 years old today – but many of us still don’t trust it, claims Accenture
Today is Alexa’s fourth birthday and the impact of voice-controlled devices is only growing as they pop-up in more and more of our homes. Birthdays are a time for reflection, but also a moment to look to the future. So what will the future hold for voice assistants? A recent survey from Accenture found that,…
Give the gift of music and do your bit for charity with Fairshare Music giftcards
Got a music-loving philanthropist on your Christmas gift list? Then why not pop a Fairshare Music giftcard in their stocking? For every track you buy through Fairshare Music, half the profits go to a charity of your choosing from…
