A recent specialist survey found that 45% of 16-24 year olds say they suffer from neck pain, which is a 28% increase from last year. This increase is mostly attributed to tablet and mobile phone usage; with technology becoming a daily accessory it’s becoming more urgent to address these issues. Joanna Cowry-Lorry (BSc, Neuroscience, MChiro, CCEP, LC) London’s leading … [Read more...] about Is Our Ever Increasing Use Of Technology A Contributor To Neck Pain?
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Electronic Prescription Notification Service Launched For Irish Patients
A new survey commissioned to mark the launch of an innovative electronic prescription notification service called eScript, reveals that 93% of Irish consumers believe that technology makes their lives easier and 87% of the adult population now own a smartphone. 74% of those surveyed claim that they find their GP’s handwriting difficult to read and 43% are worried about errors … [Read more...] about Electronic Prescription Notification Service Launched For Irish Patients
Cumulative Daily Screen Time Linked To Teen Sleep Problems
Time to update recommendations on healthy use of electronic devices, say researchers, to avoid sleep problems in teenagers. [Sleep and use of electronic devices in adolescence: results from a large population-based study doi 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006748] The longer a teen spends on screen time throughout the day before going to bed, the worse quality sleep s/he is likely … [Read more...] about Cumulative Daily Screen Time Linked To Teen Sleep Problems
Proform Fitness introduce the Official Le Tour de France® Training Bike, showcasing ‘first of its kind’ technology
Cycling the Tour de France® route through Lourdes or across the Alpe d’Huez has become more of a reality for cycle lovers - thanks to the launch of ProForm Home Fitness’s new innovative indoor cycle. The official training bike of the world’s most prestigious cycling event, ProForm’s® Tour de France® indoor cycle, boasts a 20% motorised incline and decline, Real Road™ … [Read more...] about Proform Fitness introduce the Official Le Tour de France® Training Bike, showcasing ‘first of its kind’ technology
Win a free Power Plate® session and find out how Elle MacPherson achieves “the body” and Rafael Nadal builds his stamina!
This amazing fitness technology accelerates the body’s natural response to vibration. Different poses, such as a squat or lunge, are held for up to 60 seconds and as the platform vibrates, your muscles contract in a reflex action. This makes it possible to perform a full body work-out, which can include warm up, balance, strength, core and massage, in as little as 15 minutes. … [Read more...] about Win a free Power Plate® session and find out how Elle MacPherson achieves “the body” and Rafael Nadal builds his stamina!