Tag: Health
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Team Impact
Wouldn’t it be cool if we could create personalized Facebook messages with OpenGraph Facebook technology to target certain demographics with anti-smoking messages? We at Team Impact KNOW smoking is a PREVENTABLE issue. In fact, the number one most preventable cause of death is tobacco use in the United States. Each year, close to 450,000 people…
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Fuel Your Life
Diabetes is a disease that affects 8.3 percent of the US population. This equates to roughly 25.8 million Americans. The disease’s prevalence increased six percent in the last year as obesity rates continue to climb too. This issue is especially problematic in blue-collar and office workers who do not have particularly active lifestyles or the…
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FastAid
It takes a lot of confidence to approach an emergency situation as a first responder. What if you got certified a couple years ago and are out of practice? Or what if you forget the proper steps to take when confronted with an actual emergency? FastAid is a Google Glass Application that will not act…
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GymMASTER
It takes a lot of confidence to walk into a weight room and start pumping some iron. For many, it is just too intimidating. Gym intimidation is a real ailment that many anxious gym-goers experience. GymMASTER will turn your mobile device into the most up-to-date workout partner for the Ramsey Fitness Center. At the touch…
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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…