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Smart speakers and Health

University team creates heartbeat detection skill for devices Smart speakers can set a kitchen timer and tell you tomorrow’s weather, but they can also perform high-tech medical skills like monitoring babies breathing and detecting cardiac arrest. Now, researchers at University of Washington have developed another impressive skill for the devices: […]

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Downsizing without Drama

The past year has made people ask so much of their homes as people brought in work, school and exercise. It not only took a toll on the aesthetics, but also our lifestyles, said Marni Jameson, a syndicated home and lifestyle columnist with several books on downsizing. “COVID-19 changed the […]

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How to best thank a nurse

Te best way to honor America’s nurses isn’t with doughnuts or applause — although those are certainly appreciated. Take real-life action to make a difference and support our health care heroes. “The most important thing the general public can do is follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations […]