Tech is Taking Steps to Help to Seniors and Society Avoid Falls, Injuries, Costs
by Lee Rickwood
A smart fall detection device can contact a caregiver, health care provider, or monitoring centre when a fall is detected.
Tag: health
A Call for Help: Teen Digital Wellness Campaign Blends Data, Technology, Empathy
by Lee Rickwood
Online services and in-person events come together to promote healthy digital habits and real-world connection—supporting teen wellness where it matters most.
Smart Rings to Consider Besides the Oura Ring: Best Fitness & Health Tracking Devices in 2025
Smartwatches have long been the wearable of choice. But over the last several years, there has been growing interest in smart rings, especially with so many brands launching models to compete with market leader Oura, and offering a subscription-free alternative….
Will Canada Deliver on Drone Delivery Opportunities?
by Lee Rickwood
Canadians are expecting new drone regulations that could open up a multi-million-dollar opportunity for businesses and investors.
You Do Need a Weatherman – To Measure Blood Sugar using Wearable Metasurface Technology Developed in Canada
“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows” sang Bob Dylan in his iconic song, Subterranean Homesick Blues. * But one might help if you are diabetic. Perhaps “the sky has lost control” as Barbara Streisand…
Tech That Dives Into Complex Health Issues
By Christine Persaud
Research continues about how to leverage tech for health care from both a practitioner and consumer level. The intersection of health care and technology is one of the most valuable ways we can leverage technological innovation.
Tired? Anxious? Moody? Canadian App Maker Says Breathe Deep, Have a Drink …of Water
By Lee Rickwood
One could find many reasons to be tired, anxious or moody these days. Personal, professional, political. But there’s a Canadian app maker offering a healthy response: Take a deep breath. Drink plenty of water. The App Store award-winning developer Llama…
Aging in the Digital Age: Canadian Technology Supports Growing Seniors Population
by Lee Rickwood
There’s little doubt the sophistication and capabilities of technology designed to support seniors is increasing on a daily basis through the efforts of companies like these, and many others.