As we marvel at the gadgets that companies such as Nike, Fitbit, Jawbone and Apple have recently produced and brought to market–gadgets which can record our heart rate, calories expended, and steps taken—one can only think of how this technology could likely be used on a greater scale to help those who truly need it the most—people with chronic medical illnesses such as emphysema, diabetes, or congestive heart failure. A recent article by J.C Herz in Wired Magazine provides an excellent beginning point to do just that—recognizing how we, as a society, have yet to harness such powerful and innovative technology to help millions with chronic medical illnesses.
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