Digital Wellness
Internet of Things Deliver Healthcare Benefits and Cybersecurity Risks
Amid the pandemic, connected devices have made a difference for patients and healthcare workers. From self-health management to teleconsultations as well as the overall digitalization of the modern healthcare ecosystem, connected healthcare is growing from strength to strength. However, there has been concerns that such rapid digital transformation is increasing data privacy and cybersecurity risks…
Read MoreNew SingHealth Duke-NUS simulation facility uses serious games to train healthcare workers
Since its creation in the 1950s, video games have risen to become a big part of pop culture. With technology continuing to grow rapidly with smaller and faster computers, what video game developers are able to create continue to evolve as well. That said, there has always been an ongoing debate as to whether video…
Read MoreSingapore’s approach towards telemedicine
According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), the definition of telemedicine is “That is, the assessment of health, diagnosis, treatment, intervention or care where the service is provided exclusively over a distance through the use of info-communications technology by a medical practitioner or dentist.”. Regulatory Sandboxes The Singapore government had started earlier than the pandemic,…
Read MoreGetting Started with New Health Goals in 2022
It’s that time of the year again where we set pen to paper and map out our goals for the new year. Of course, the traditional lifestyle goals of eating better, exercising more and sleeping more still matter but given all that has happened in 2021, perhaps it is time to consider goals gleaned from…
Read MoreDo Online Symptom Checkers Really Work?
Online Symptom Checkers have always been around but never have they been more popular than amid the pandemic. Online symptom checkers are virtual analytical systems that ask users to select or key in details about their signs and symptoms of sickness, along with their gender, age and location. Using computerised algorithms, the self diagnosis tool…
Read MoreAI Trends in the Smartphone Industry
One business that has made extensive use of artificial intelligence is the smartphone industry. Smartphone makers are progressively adopting on-device AI, according to a research published by Strategy Analytics in March 2021, and 71 percent of all smartphones sold worldwide in 2021 will have AI on them. It’s reasonable to argue that artificial intelligence is…
Read More6 Tips to Keep your Smartphone Secure
Phones have become an essential item that we hold on to dearly – sometimes more so than our wallets. However, in this digitalised world, many of us still fall into the trap of becoming victims of hackers. Some of us might already know how to secure our phones safely. We should never be too complacent,…
Read MoreStuff you didn’t know Google Assistant could do
We’re all aware that Google Assistant can assist you set your alarm clock and send a text message. But Google Assistant has a lot more to offer than just these fundamental functions. Here are a few facts you probably didn’t know about Google Assistant. It could help you to remember things It might be difficult…
Read MoreWhat too much gaming can do to you
Video games, often known as gaming, are played by 164 million Americans, or half of the population. Contrary to common opinion, video games aren’t exclusively for teenagers. Only 21% of gamers were under the age of 18 according to a recent poll. While gaming may be a pleasant diversion or hobby (and is even becoming…
Read MoreVirtual Private Network (VPN): Why you should use one?
VPN, or Virtual Private Network, was riginally targeted at corporations. The VPN market has expanded its reach to people all around the globe. Today, you’ll find a whole range of users, from individual consumers to large businesses. In this article, we’ll go over some reasons why you should consider using a VPN for your online…
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