The da Vinci Surgical System has been linked to “an overall increasing trend in the rate of injury and death reports,” according to a draft analysis submitted to the FDA. Reports from 200-2013 suggest that the system may be dangerous, though the product’s company, Intuitive Surgical Inc, claims there are no significant statistics to support […]
Many users on social networking sites have recently been displaying colorful images of bowls of fruit and tempting smoothies. While these images may be nice to look at, and can give the impression of healthy eating, they actually represent a disturbing diet trend. “Monomeals” are meals made up of only one type food. For example, […]
23andMe is a California startup backed by Google that has gained popularity for its genetic testing kit. According to the FDA’s letter to the company, their mail-order tests have not been proven effective and could be harmfully misleading to its customers. The company claims to be able to detect over 240 genetic conditions and traits, […]
From exercise motivation to a friendly reminder to take your medicine, these genius health apps are sure to have you feeling on track and inspired. The innovations behind each of these gems will leave you wondering how you ever worked out, or even checked your heart rate in the past. Runkeeper This popular app has […]
Parents across the country are starting to notice that their children are less able to maintain endurance during rigorous exercise. A meeting of the American Heart Association featured research findings that indicate a decrease in children’s cardiovascular health, specifically compared to that of their parents when they previously performed physical activity at the same age. […]
We’re all familiar with the latest and greatest in fitness gadgets (think Smart Watch and Jawbone) that make it easy to get an optimal workout and stay in touch with the tech world. Group classes also offer a lot of additional fuss with new tech and plenty of props that really turn your average workout […]
A popular fitness trend for the coming year is high-intensity bursts of activity followed by lower-intensity recovery periods. The American College of Sports Medicine surveyed 3,800 professionals about their predicted top 20 fitness trends for the coming year. The majority voted that high-intensity interval training would take the lead in the coming year. Examples of […]
