If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past 10 years then you have probably noticed just how much technology is changing. It is changing faster in that amount of time than it has in the past 100 years. Some of the most exciting changes come in the form or health-related devices and tricks.
While we wish we could talk to you about every single change we love, we thought we would break the list down for you and keep it simple; talking to you just about our very favorites. We think you are going to love them if you haven’t seen them already.
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Technology That Keeps Us Healthier Than Ever
Video Games Help Your Health
While you probably grew up being told things like not to stand too close to the television and that video games are bad for you and that you need to get out in the sun. Today we are going to discuss two of our favorite ways that gaming has been proven to help keep you healthy or fight an illness you are suffering from currently.
It amazes us just how fascinating the body is; it’s able to do all sorts of things. The power of the brain and of power of suggestion are two things that have amazed us time and time again.
Kill Cancer Cells
In the game Re-Mission; you are a robot named Roxxi that has a goal to kill all the cancer cells that it comes into contact with. When playing, studies show that the part of your brain that has to do with positive motivation is targeted and this is what researchers believe makes this such an effective form of healing.
When you visualize doing something such as erasing a negative thought or battling it out with an addition, it is much easier to get past it. We are excited to see future studies and just what the findings will show in the future because what we have seen so far is pretty fantastic.
Fight Parkinson’s
You have probably heard somewhere that physical exercise as well as therapy can help to fight against Parkinson’s but you may not have considered video games to be a source of healing as well.
With so many video games being more physically interactive than ever, it’s no wonder all types of people are hopping on board. Kids love it, adults love it; the technology is wonderful for people of all ages. It doesn’t matter how healthy you are, there is bound to be something you are able to do.
At the end of the day, exercise needs to be fun and exciting because that is what’s going to motivate you to keep going. There are dancing games, games where you need to dodge obstacles and so much more. With so many options, you are bound to find something you are going to enjoy.
Diagnosing and Treating Cancer Patients Easier Than Ever Before
Technology is pretty fascinating. Computers have taken over so many aspects of life and health has definitely been one of them. Computers are able to do much more than ever before and these days they are able to do things related to keeping us healthier; which is always a good thing.
IBM’s Watson is not only able to study textbooks to expand its memory but will also be able to take what it’s learned as a way to diagnose patients and give information as to how to go about treatment. What’s great about Watson is the fact that he is able to use the information he has learned and never forget it so all of there is no more human error or miscalculation.
Within a few short seconds, Watson is able to access about 200 million pages worth of data using its 750 servers.
Quick and Easy Help with Jet lag
If you have traveled a lot in your time here on this planet then you have probably experienced jet lag. It’s definitely something that is a pain and while there are many ways that people swear will keep it to a minimum, you may want to consider adding technology to the mix.
There is a new technology out there that can help alleviate your jet lag; all you need to do are put in a pair of headphones. Sound too good to be true? We thought so too, but it’s true.
While this product is still in the testing phase, it’s showing great promise already. Valkee was created by the company Finnish and sends a beam of LED lights instead of music into your ear canals. It has said that not only does it help with jet lag but also seasonal depression and reaction time.
What’s so great about these buds are they are very small and comfortable so you can stay comfortable as you keep everything in check.