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In this work we propose a non-wearable sensor based approach for longitudinal monitoring of the primary health conditions without using the wearables. The approach adapted is using the varied sensors and the algorithms to arrive at the non-obstructive continuous holistic monitoring of the primary health conditions (Obesity, Stress and Posture). The approach uses the slouch angle, curvature information,...
Context aware computing, an emerging form of ubiquitous computing, has enabled the way computers interact with humans. With the ability to sense and adapt to the physical environment, its use provides immense potential in improving one's own health. This paper highlights the design of a context aware mobile agent named, ‘Let's Exercise’, which is aimed at users suffering from both stress and obesity...
The single greatest opportunity to improve health and reduce premature death lies in personal behavior. While technology-based behavior intervention has been around for many years, the emerging smartphone and wearable sensing technology brings great promise to push health behavior change further by inferring and predicting real-time behavior occurrence and its context. In this paper, we envision how...
The present study examines the effects of obesity on left ventricular (LV) biomechanics in obese women. Thirty-two women were evaluated: 12 were non-obese (body mass index BMI < 30 kg/m2) and 20 were obese (BMI > 30 kg/m2); ten of which were hypertensive and ten were non-hypertensive. Left ventricular dimensions and systolic and diastolic functions were assessed by 2D echocardiography and tissue...
Macrosteatotic livers have become endemic in our nation as obesity continues to rise, consequently leading to a decrease in the number of viable transplantable livers in the donor pool. Considering orthotopic liver transplantation has been proven to be the most effective cure for liver failure caused by macrosteatotic livers, it is imperative a method be developed in order to recondition livers into...
The environment in which Indian industries are operating today is continuously changing in term of organisational culture and climate due to increase in international business and foreign assignment The study conducted by us also coincides with these findings. Work stress leads to burnout in industry. Food habits leads to gastric problems. Musculoskeletal problems are also common in every industry...
Obesity is the final consequence of a chronic positive energy balance in adipocytes,and it is a major risk factor for insulin resistance,type 2 diabetes mellitus,and many other lifestyle-related diseases.Adipose tissue can sense the energy status and signals other organs with adipokines.Insulin resistance is closely associated with inflammatory adipokines and oxidative stress in adipose tissue. However,...
DNA base damage results from a combination of endogenous sources, (normal metabolism, increased metabolism due to obesity, stress from diseases such as arthritis and diabetes, and ischemia) and the environment (ingested toxins, ionizing radiation, etc.). If unrepaired DNA base damage can lead to diminished cell function, and potentially diseases and eventually mutations that lead to cancer. Sophisticated...
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