“health technology” Articles

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The number of people aged over 60 is set to double by 2050. Are we prepared?

By 2020, individuals aged 60 and older will be greater in number than children younger than five. By 2050, the world’s older adult population will have doubled to 2 billion. These numbers are striking. Cognitive decline, strained pension schemes, and burgeoning healthcare costs: are we prepared for tomorrow’s complex longevity challenges? These challenges provide unique...

Derek Yach | Sep 9, 2016
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Wearables Weekly

Wearables Weekly Brought to you by Sarah Kunkle and Gillian Christie, Wearables Weekly is a weekly newsletter highlighting noteworthy stories and leading insights into wearable tracking devices and other personalized health technologies. Please contact gchristie@thevitalitygroup.com if you are interested in receiving Wearables Weekly every Monday morning in your inbox. Latest Newsletter - Wearables Weekly: June 20,...

Gillian Christie and Sarah Kunkle | Jun 20, 2016
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Technologies and Evidence for Healthy Ageing and Financial Services

While a level of cognitive decline is normal with age, the ability of people to manage their finances poses challenges as our brains change with the passing years. On April 5, 2016, the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Agenda Council (GAC) on Ageing, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), and the National Institute on Ageing...

Derek Yach | May 6, 2016
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