The human brain is known as ‘nature’s most sophisticated computer’. Yet, it is still susceptible to error, damage, and disease. Given the advanced technologies that keep developing, there are various questions inevitably raised: What if we could build a synthetic brain with all the intelligent
Humans are inherently social. We are naturally oriented towards others and whether we may acknowledge it or not, our social behaviors are critical for our survival as individuals. It is no secret that our relationships with people, or lack thereof, have an impact on our health, both mental and
A constant need for more sleep can be a sign that something is wrong. But it can also signify a myriad of other things. Most adults can get by with seven or eight hours of sleep per night, according to Ronald Chervin, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the University of Michigan. But some
It’s more than a buzzword, the next “G” or a network technology upgrade. 5G—the latest generation of cellular mobile communications—is set to unlock a new era of healthcare with smart, connected solutions for medical providers, device manufacturers, payers, researchers, and patients. Robot-assisted
There’s no easy way to say this: poor nutrition is one of the most pressing challenges the world is facing today. The malnutrition rates are a clear indication that this crisis is spiraling out of control—currently, 1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese and 462 million are underweight. Who’s
Virtual care services are seen as one of the most promising solutions for the future of healthcare. They can deliver information and solutions between doctors and patients via the Internet by using different apps and technologies. Recent research shows that by adopting a virtual care system the
