October 2016

  • The Future of Mobile Mental Health is On Your Smartphone

    October 31, 2016

    Mobile mental health monitoring has become more popular in recent years thanks to the rise of wearable technology and smartphone use. It’s also become more accepted by mental health professionals. Last year the National Health Service in the UK launched a curated library of approved apps for monitoring and addressing mental health issues [1]. Additionally,… Read More»

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    Mind Machine Interfaces, Epilepsy, and Paralysis: New Hope for Patients

    October 24, 2016

    Mind-Machine Interfaces (MMI) have become popular and increasingly accessible in the entertainment industry for gaming (think Throw Trucks With Your Mind) and for other hobbies (imagine controlling a drone’s flight just by thinking about where it should move). Beyond entertainment, MMI technology has even more potential to change lives by providing vital warning signs to… Read More»

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    Wireless EEG: Top 6 Applications

    October 20, 2016

    The advancement of wireless EEG (electroencephalogram) sensor technology is rapidly changing the way we interact with the world. Through the use of EEG headsets, EEG sensors measure the brain’s electrical activity, or brainwaves. In early research, EEG testing was invasive and complex. It typically involved the use of silver needles and electrode attachments to the scalp,… Read More»

  • Biosensor Technology & Connected Devices: Giving Consumers Better Health Tools

    October 17, 2016

    Advancements in biosensor technology are revolutionizing the way people monitor their health. Today’s consumers are using apps with built-in wellness metrics on their phones and other handheld devices. According to a study conducted in June 2015 by the NYU Langone Medical Centre, more than 50% of all smart phone users in the United States have… Read More»