Introduction A metabolic equivalent (MET) is one of the most common methods used to
objectively quantify physical activity intensity. Although the MET provides an …

Background/Objectives: Unlike enriched environments for rodents, human-built
environments often hinder neuroplasticity through sedentary lifestyles, to which exercise can …

This paper surveys advances in biomedical processor SoC technology for healthcare
application and reviews state-of-the-art architecture and circuits used in SoC integration …

It is important for construction companies to sustain a productive workforce without
sacrificing its health and safety. This study aims to develop a practical judgement method to …

Objective This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of traditional Chinese medicine
doctors about wearable devices and diagnostic instruments and explore the factors that …

Background: Heart rate (HR) during physical activity is strongly affected by the level of
physical fitness. Therefore, to assess the effects of fitness, we developed predictive …

Sportswear-type wearables with integrated inertial sensors and electrocardiogram (ECG)
electrodes have been commercially developed. We evaluated the feasibility of using a …

The aim of this study is to investigate the ability of the acceleration vector magnitude (VM) to
predict the metabolic rate (M) for a variety of work activities. Accurate knowledge of M is of …

Objective. Despite the growing interest in understanding the role of triggers of paroxysmal
atrial fibrillation (AF), solutions beyond questionnaires to identify a broader range of triggers …

In North America, Hispanic migrant farmworkers are being exposed to occupational
ergonomic risks. Due to cultural differences in the perception and reporting of effort and …