Category: Health
ShinyShiny Health Round Up: NHS uses AI to spot future heart attacks
The NHS is using artificial intelligence to treat patients at risk of a heart attack, years before they strike. CaRi-Heart can spot minor problems undetected by routine scans, Oxford University researchers say, identifying inflammation and scarring in the lining of blood vessels that supply the heart. The tool is being rolled out at 15 hospitals…
Top 50 reasons to exercise revealed
The top reasons to exercise include wanting to beat a partner’s personal best, fit into old clothes, and shaking off a bad mood. A study of 2,000 adults reveals the top 50 list of reasons to get moving – with not wanting to let down a workout partner and the social element of training with…
How to boost your energy as pandemic leaves us exhausted
Brits spend the equivalent of nearly 12 years of their lives feeling tired and lacking in energy, relying on caffeine and sugary snacks to get them through the day. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the pandemic has worn us out, with 45 per cent feeling more tired since it began. This is felt the…
1 in 4 with long-term health issues feel life will never be ‘normal’
One in four adults with health conditions believe their life will never be ‘normal’ again, following the coronavirus pandemic. A poll of 1,000 adults with long-term health issues found more than a quarter (28 per cent) feel their confidence has been rocked by the past 12 months. And 45 per cent said that even after…
New cough-monitoring app could detect Covid-19
An AI-powered cough-monitoring app that provides health insights and can potentially detect COVID-19 has launched on both Android and iOS platforms. Called Hyfe, the app uses specialised acoustic artificial intelligence algorithms to analyse users’ coughs, with individual markers including volume and regularity helping people identify any underlying illnesses. These markers can be used to detect…
Sleepy schoolkids facing struggle to wake up, claims study
Sleepy schoolkids face a struggle to re-adjust to school routines again - after becoming used to a new regime during lockdown, according to a new study. Research among 2,000 parents found the average child has been going to bed an hour and a half later than their usual bedtime over the past 12 months. And…
Demand for wearables to increase 24% this year
Demand for wearables (including smartwatches and fitness trackers) remained robust during the pandemic and will grow by 24% to 239 million units worldwide in 2021, according to market analyst company CCS Insight. CCS Insight's report indicates an impressive 22% growth in unit sales for smartwatches and fitness trackers in 2020, with 193 million units sold,…
Shiny Shiny daily round up: Google launches Global.Health
Google has worked with researchers to create a new Covid-19 tracking database that will help governments monitor how the easing of lockdown measures is affecting case rates and spot the next wave before it spreads. Global.health, which launches today, will pool anonymised data on Covid-19 cases, allowing researchers to chart factors such as whether people had been…
5 Ways to Encourage Independence in Elderly Relatives
One of the most challenging things about getting older is the feeling that you’re losing your independence. This is natural due to health issues and the decrease in mobility that inevitably comes with age. Encouraging elderly relatives to remain independent for as long as possible has many benefits. It will enhance their cognitive and physical…
5 land exercises for more power in the pool
Want to make sure you are in great shape and have plenty of power when you eventually return to the pool? Here are five exercises which should help... For competitive swimmers, life during lockdown is especially hard. Unlike other sports such as running, even playing football, swim training is difficult if you aren't actually allowed…
