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University of Witwatersrand and Xsens Model The Biomechanics of a Paralympian
Biomechanics is complex. The body moves in a three-dimensional space, pulling and rotating. We see athletes perform stunning movement combinations on TV in a variety of sports. A basketball player pivots, fades back, and fires a three-pointer. A...
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ActivForce Digital Dynanometer for Objective Arm Muscle Evaluation
ActivBody, a company headquartered in San Diego, California, is releasing an interesting digital dynanometer, which measures the power applied to it, for use in training, rehab, and other cases. The ActivForce device works with the company's...
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Tanita Pinball, Body Composition Analyzer with Game Functionality: Seen at CES 2019
Tanita is a Japanese leader in the production of precision scales and body composition measurement devices. The company believes that the road to good health begins with accurate body measurements, which can provide motivation and maintain...
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HEALBE GoBe2 Wristband Measures Calories Consumed, Hydration Levels: CES 2019
There's a myriad of smart watches and activity trackers out there from the Apple Watch and Fitbit bands all the way down to nameless pedometers that cost nearly a dollar. At CES 2019 we got a chance to meet with a company called HEALBE that has...
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Penn Jillette Credits Withings for Weight Loss, Now Reps for Firm: CES 2019
We went to CES 2019 to investigate all the latest health-related consumer-centric gadgetry. What we did not expect you is to talk to Penn Jillette and discuss his health concerns and how he managed to lose massive amounts of weight (he even...
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Lumen Device Measures Body's Metabolism of Fats and Carbs: CES 2019
We are what we eat, but we're also the metabolism that does the eating. Each one of us has a unique metabolism, and that makes it important for us to tailor our diets and exercise to how we actually absorbs the nutrients in our food. This...
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Embr Wave Cools or Heats Body on Demand: CES 2019
Whether we feel warm or cold is really dependent on how the brain interprets numerous signals it receives from the body. Temporarily fooling the brain to perceive warmth on cold days and coolness on hot days is the work of Embr, a company formed...
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Omron Blood Pressure Measuring Watch at CES 2019
Omron is about to release the first smartwatch that can measure blood pressure directly from the wrist. The Omron HeartGuide sports a band that doubles as a blood pressure cuff, inflating when requested through the buttons on the side of the...
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AMRA Profiler Cleared by FDA for Body Composition Analysis from MRI Scans
AMRA Medical, a company based in Linköping, Sweden, won FDA clearance to introduce its AMRA Profiler technology for fat and muscle composition analysis. The product relies on a six minute MRI scan, performed using a compatible scanner, with the...
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