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miiCUBE Uses AI To Monitor Elderly People’s Routines
The tracking is designed to detect abnormalities in case of emergency
A new device intended to help elderly people remain safe in their homes is in its final stages of development. Being touted as an “Amazon Echo for the elderly,” the miiCube is a small white cube that uses artificial intelligence … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregivers, Elderly Population, miiCARE, miiCUBE, New Technology, Smart Device, Something special, United Kingdom
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New Study Suggests Excessively High or Low BMI Linked to Higher Risk Of Dying
Body Mass Index (BMI) may be indicator of a possible premature death
A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology purports a connection between both high and low Body Mass Index (BMI) numbers and increased mortality. BMI measurements that are above or below the “healthy” average were shown to increase the … Continue reading
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Tagged BMI, Body Mass Index, Cancer, Morbidity, Mortality, obesity, Something special, Weight Gain, Weight Loss
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Instagram Page “The AIDS Memorial” Remembers People Who Have Died From The Disease
The social media account serves as a safe space to remember and celebrate loved ones who have died
There’s an Instagram page dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died of AIDS-related illness. Called “The AIDS Memorial,” the account is a heartbreaking reminder that the HIV/AIDS epidemic still affects millions of people around the world in more ways … Continue reading
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Tagged AIDS, AIDS and HIV, HIV, Instagram, Social Media, Something special, The AIDS Memorial
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Free Online Heart Age Test Determines Cardiovascular Age
A new online calculator developed by UK health organizations assesses cardiovascular age compared to chronological age
The Heart Age Test is an online heart age calculator created by UK health organizations for users to assess how their cardiovascular heath aligns with their chronological age. To check their risk of heart attack or stroke, users answer 16 questions … Continue reading
Terminally Ill Father “Walks” Daughter Down The Wedding Aisle
Pedro Villarin was able to escort his daughter down the aisle despite suffering from terminal liver cancer
The story of a terminally ill father “walking” his daughter down the wedding aisle has gone viral. Pedro Villarin had been living with liver cancer for the past year. His final wish was to escort his daughter Charlotte down the … Continue reading
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Tagged Philippines, Something special, Terminal Cancer, terminal illness, wedding, Wedding Day
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New York Bill Would Provide Bereaved Workers Three Months Paid Family Leave
The new bill is on its way to Governor Cuomo
A new bill in New York is seeking to add paid family leave for employees who have recently lost a loved one. Currently in New York people can take paid family leave time following the birth of a child or … Continue reading
