Tag: Health
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thefeed2
Obesity is a growing epidemic, specifically in the age demographic of college students. One of the largest factors causing obesity is how frequently people choose to eat something convenient, such as fast food. Problem: College students are busy. Whether they are pulling all nighters for their 8:00 a.m. test, participating in intramurals, working, or getting…
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Wet N’ Wild
Wouldn’t it be cool if there were an interactive book that informed children about healthy drinking habits? We’re talking about a book that changes based on the choices that readers make. We’re talking about Wet N’ Wild. This is not just any book; this is a book that the readers write. The Dilemma We’ve heard…
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Chill Out
Over 15 million people suffer from anxiety disorders and only one-third actually seek professional help. Every person who has anxiety is different. Their symptoms are different and the treatment they need is individually unique. Whether the symptoms last 10 minutes or 10 years, a new interactive application is here to help. Chill Out is an easy…
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acTiVe
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could combat obesity due to a sedentary lifestyle by utilizing TV and commercial time to get actTiVe through the use of a mobile application? Our app, acTiVe, allows you to do just that. The facts are clear. 1 out of every 3 Americans is overweight and that number is…
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ProActive
If you take a look at the majority of sports fans today, you would find that while they love watching their favorite teams play, it is often difficult for them to find the inspiration to exercise like their favorite players or teams. If there was a way to motivate sports fans to workout by using…
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MedMinder
Wouldn’t it be cool if caretakers could monitor the medication intake of their elderly relatives, no matter where they are? Wouldn’t it be even cooler if that information was tracked in a web application that could provide medical insight to doctors and nurses? Introducing MedMinder, a smart pillbox designed to make monitoring medication compliance easier…
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Sherlock Snacks & His Nutrition Facts
Sherlock Snacks is a plucky mouse detective. He loves solving mysteries, eating pizza and making friends. Sherlock wants to teach you how to make great meal choices through his interactive iBook, Sherlock Snacks and his Nutrition Facts! Help him solve his food dilemma and figure out the villain along the way. Soon you can read…
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Rêve
Research has shown that 20-year-old Americans get either too little sleep or poor sleep quality. This is due largely to stress- when there is a work overload, sleep tends to be the first thing that gets put on the back burner. This poses a huge problem because sleep affects just about every way that your…
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Sex+
Whether you want a sexy icebreaker, need an easy way to start an awkward conversation, or are just turned on by tech, Sex+ is your one-stop shop for everything sexy and informative. Sex+ offers a real sexual education in a personal context. The CDC’s recent surveys report an increase in the prevalence of STIs in America and…
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The Feed
It’s a typical school night, and your stomach starts to rumble. You open your fridge, look at the random ingredients stockpiled over the last couple of months, and suddenly the task of cooking dinner seems daunting. So instead of wasting all that time and effort deciding what to make (and then actually making it) you…