Health

What is digital eye strain and how can you prevent it?

What is digital eye strain and how can you prevent it?

If you experience eye fatigue or pain when spending large amounts of time in front of a screen, you’re not alone. According to the Washington Post, over 73% of young adults suffer from the symptoms of digital eye strain. What are the symptoms of digital eye strain? Do…

6 VR accessories for immersive gaming

6 VR accessories for immersive gaming

Virtual reality is expected to become mainstream in the next 3 to 4 years. In fact, 80% of manufacturers believe it’s just a matter of time before VR hits the mainstream and becomes as common as a cellphone. Whether you already have a VR setup or are planning to…

What is assistive technology?

What is assistive technology?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people across the globe need one or more assistive devices. The WHO estimates that by 2030, more than two billion people will need at least one assistive device, with many older people needing two…

How can technology help students with disabilities?

How can technology help students with disabilities?

In the United States, 7.1 million students receive special education services for a variety of disabilities. Around 2.3 million (33%) of those students have a learning disability, while 19% have a speech or language impairment and 15% have other health impairments….

7 best fitness products for your smart home gym

7 best fitness products for your smart home gym

With about 66% of Americans still working remotely at least part-time, staying healthy while working from home is an important concern. You can stay fit by improving your ergonomics, taking care of your eyes, and taking breaks to move around. Of course, another option…

How to create digital life balance

How to create digital life balance

No one can argue with the daily usefulness of screens and electronic gadgets. With each passing year, we have more of them and do more with them. But that means spending more hours with our hands and eyes glued to our devices. Research has shown too much screen time…

Advancements in telehealth services

Advancements in telehealth services

There are a number of potential obstacles to maintaining good health care practices. Financial troubles, unpleasant symptoms, limited appointment times and more can all get in the way of receiving important medical services. Such common life issues are just one of the…

Exercise video games for physical fitness

Exercise video games for physical fitness

If you think video games are best played on the couch, think again. Since the early 80s, exercise video games have made working out more fun. The Wii Fit, launched in 2007, is one of Nintendo’s best-selling games of all time. The Wii Fit 2 isn’t far behind in…

5 tips to stay healthy working from home

5 tips to stay healthy working from home

Many of us continue to work from home, and may do so for the foreseeable future, so take some time now to commit to healthy habits in your home. We’ve compiled a list of the top five ways you can stay healthy while working from home.   1. Get up and move Research…