Medical economics

Why life insurance companies want your Fitbit data

I recently predicted that health data from electronic sources could soon be compiled into a health or wellness report and shared with insurance companies to help them determine who they'll cover.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Keeping watch on mental health

Increasingly popular smart watches can be used to help clinicians identify early warning signs of mental health disorders and monitor the success of treatment.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Assistive tech to tackle dementia isolation

Mobile and wearable technology used to support independent living for people with dementia could hold the key to cutting social isolation.

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