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The members of the Recreation Board are once again turning their attention to the issue of how to create a recreational center on the island for adults. The current focus of the group is almost entirely youth-oriented.

The discussion came up at the Recreation Boards meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Near the end of the meeting, member Colleen Ernst said, We have no physical activities during the winter?

It was mentioned that there are some, including Pickle Ball at the school gym on Sundays, yoga classes and the like.

What can we do? asked Ernst.

Its a constant problem, said Board Chair Chris Willi.

Willi said that the idea of a community center had been kicking around for years, and for one reason or another it never has been completed. He said any new project would take at least five years before that kind of recreation space could be built.

As a board, can we start doing some of those things? Start raising money? asked Ernst. We have how many bars open, but we cant have a space to exercise?

Willi said the process would have to be started methodically such as identifying town-owned properties that could be used, or not and then getting on an upcoming Town Council agenda to get the ball rolling.

Its all about location, finding a location, said Sniffen.

The Recreation Board has also started a toddler swimming program, and is looking for additional participants. The swimming classes will take place on Mondays at the YMCA in Peace Dale. The group is looking for about six more participants, for a total of 12. Parents have to be present, said Sniffen, and Recreation Department Assistant Cindy Lemon said that parents are actually not allowed in the water with their children. Anyone interested in enrolling their child can call the Recreation Department at (401) 466-3223 or email at recreation@new-shoreham.com.

The tennis courts at Ball OBrien Park may look a little more colorful if the proposal for a public art installation goes through. Sniffen said he was approached by island resident Sue Brown Black about the possibility of a New York City-based artist coming to the islandand doing an installation with the kids.

Sniffen said the park is in the Historic District, which may pose some restrictions about what could be done. He also said that political statements or inappropriate images wold not be allowed. The board members would also see and approve the artwork before it is installed. Is there an expense to it? asked Recreation Board member Gail Heinz.

Not to us, said Sniffen.I like everything to do with public art. I think its fantastic, especially when it involves kids. I think its a great thing and something the Rec Department should get behind.

I think its a good idea, said Willi.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 8:15 a.m.

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1. What is your age, title

Age 29, Sales & Member Engagement Director, Patchogue Family YMCA

2. How did you become a triathlete? How long have you been doing this?

I started my endurance adventure as a highly competitive youth swimmer. I decided to start running to strengthen my endurance. I found incredible personal and team-based fulfillment with both sports. This led to a coach approaching me about a local triathlon. At 13 years old, I competed in my first triathlon. This endeavor would positively affect the rest of my life. I am now 29 years old and have competed in triathlons for sixteen years with well over hundred races under my belt.

3. What are your top 5 tips for training for a triathlon? Through many years of competition, I have been able to compile five triathlon-training tips that can be useful for both beginners and seasoned athletes.

Take your time and enjoy the experience. Over the years, I have witnessed countless individuals going too far, too fast who end up injured and out of the sport. It is important to understand that there are different distance triathlons: Sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman, and Ironman. Each doubles in length to the next. You dont need to start with an Ironman to be considered a triathlete. I suggest getting into the sport with a local indoor triathlon and moving up from there. Putting together all three disciplines, (Swimming, Biking and Running) is incredibly fulfilling when you take the time to embrace the process

A well-balanced training plan is the best approach for healthy progression. When putting together a plan, it is beneficial to have proper mixture of fast-paced intervals, low and slow distance, and tempo work within each discipline. This is an individualized process that should be geared towards your specific fitness goals.

Find a local triathlon group or experienced training partner to help guide your journey. Even though this is an individual sport, reaching out to those with experience will not only be helpful but also make the entire experience more enjoyable. There are a plethora of Long Island-based triathlon teams, coaches and originations. The best place to look for these resources are the local YMCAs. They are the choice training facilities for many seasoned endurance athletes.

Goal setting is the foundation to a successful triathlon experience. Realistic yet challenging training/racing goals is key to progression without getting burnt out. Pick an important event and sign up early enough that it becomes a reward for all your hard work. As per Tip #3, it is helpful to get involved but make sure your goals are personalized to your specific situation and not anyone elses.

With most nonprofessional triathletes, time to train becomes the largest hurdle. Whether its work, family or other commitments, time feels like its against us. A great way to combat this is through intensive-based interval training. Utilizing a responsible amount of this type of effort will give the best benefit to time ratio. These workouts consist of relatively short intervals at a moderate-to-hard effort followed by rest at a much easier effort. This can be done within all three disciplines and should be a challenge if done properly.

4. What are the common mistakes people make while training?

Feeling the need to add more training volume to improve. An over-trained athlete that consistently goes above their ability is likely to get injured, burnt out and or mentally/physically drained. This, in many cases, will lead to an individual leaving the sport. I feel the approach of quality over quantity gives a better probability of success and longevity within the sport.

5. How does the staff at the YMCA of Long Island help prevent these mistakes?

YMCA staff can offer safe, high-quality programs that are designed to build individuals up without breaking them down. Instructors will notice the signs of an athlete going above their means and should make appropriate adjustments on an individual basis.

6. What are realistic goals to set for yourself while training

A few realistic goals:

7. What advice would you give to someone looking to get started as a triathlete?

As mentioned in Tip #1, take it slow and build up your experience, technique and overall knowledge of the sport. Ive been in this sport for sixteen years and have been lucky enough to win over thirty races but Ive only done one ironman. I respect and understand the commitment it takes to successfully compete in that long of an event. This mentality has kept me happy and healthy all these years.

8. How does the YMCA of Long Island help someone achieve their triathlon goal(s)? The Y offers strength-training classes and access to countless amenities such as a fitness center and pool in one facility to train, coaches, access to personal trainers, as well as nutrition guidance.

In my opinion, the YMCAs across Long Island are the centerpiece of the thriving triathlon training community. This is mostly due to our beautiful facilities that are a one-stop shop for anyone looking to train all three disciplines at the same location. This unique environment brings both beginners and seasoned veterans together in one place to learn from each other. It is not just a training ground, but a tight knit community.

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President Donald Trump's comments about Thomas Edison sparked concerns about his mental health among attorneys, former government officialsand a Yale University psychiatrist.

Trump on Wednesday compared Tesla founder Elon Musk to inventor Thomas Edison in an interview with CNBC.

"He's one of our great geniuses, and we have to protect our genius," Trump said. "You know, we have to protect Thomas Edison, and we have to protect all of these people that came up with originally the light bulb, and the wheel and all of these things. And he's one of our very smart people, and we want to cherish those people."

"I spoke to him very recently, and he's also doing the rockets. He likes rockets. And he does good at rockets, too, by the way. I never saw where the engines come down with no wings, no anythingand they're landing. I said, 'I've never seen that before,'" the presidentadded.

Maya Wiley, a former attorney for the ACLU and NAACP, told MSNBC's Brian Williamson Wednesday that she found Trump's "both sad and disturbing."

"I do have to wonder what that means for him cognitively and whether or not something is going on," she said. "I had a mother who had Alzheimer's and passed away, and it's not funny. We should be very concerned about his health."

"You're not the first person to say that," Williams replied.

"To speak about Thomas Edison as if he is still alive is simply something that is scary," Wiley aid.

"We have to point out this is someone's client," Williams said. "At the same time as he made those comments, he's being actively defended in a de facto public court of law."

Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance agreed that "everything about this is extremely disturbing."

"He is on trial for engaging in misconduct At the same time, as Maya points out, he constantly engages in conduct that calls into question his fitness, if not his mental and physical condition," she said. "And this, I think, is a pressing concern that Congress needs to take seriously, because the Cabinet, which would have some authority under the 25th Amendment to do something about it, apparently doesn't."

Yale psychiatry professor Bandy X. Lee, the founder of the World Mental Health Coalition, agreed with the attorneys' assessment in an interview with Salon.

"We must consider Donald Trump's mental compromise as being threefold: emotional, cognitiveand neurological including potential substance misuse," Lee said. "While it is not possible to come to a diagnosis from a distance, it is very possible to distinguish many things, such as abnormal symptoms and signswhether these are patterns of strategic presentation or stereotypical disease over time, trends of declineand dangerousness."

Lee said Trump's comments about Edison show a "marked worsening" of Trump's mental state.

"He is less able to stay with a topic, to find complex words, to form complete sentences. And the content of his words is becoming more impoverished, if not nonsensical," Lee said. "Connecting the present to a distant past or to history is common in progressive dementia, and while dementia is still not a diagnosis we can make without detailed medical records, these are serious signs of deterioration we should not ignore."

"Whatever the source of the loose association, he speaks of Thomas Edison as if he were a contemporary of Elon Musk that we should equally protect. And he mentions light bulbs and the wheel as if they were recent inventions like the electric car," she continued."His impairment should be very clear to everyone, and I have stated that it is inhumane, either for him or for ourselves, to continue to prop up this man as being normal."

"As he declines cognitively, his other symptoms are likely to worsen, as well," Lee added. "He mentions at the end, 'We help him, so he has to help us,' as if he were keeping Mr. Musk beholden lest he betray him or leave him without protection what someone is likely to say when he is paranoid."

Lee was joined by hundreds of psychiatrists from around the country in calling on Congressto convene a panel of mental health professionals to evaluate Trump's mental state. Lee wrote a joint op-edearlier this week with former White House ethics chief Richard Painter warning that Trump should not be tried by the Senate, because he "may not be mentally competent."

"We argued that the Senate trial should not go forward as long as he has raised, through multiple recent comments, doubts about his competence," Lee told Salon. "In any court of law, if questions about the defendant's competence arise, the trial cannot proceed, since the law requires that only those who are competent to stand trial be tried."

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Last month, Realme's Indian CEO Madhav Sheth said that the company is launching its first fitness band in H1 2020, which was teased after the India launch of 5i earlier this month. Details are scarce about the Chinese phone maker's fitness tracker, but we now know that it's arriving next month.

Realme's fitness band

Madhav Sheth confirmed this in the latest episode of #AskMadhav. Besides, Sheth also said that the company will start rolling out the VoWiFi feature for its smartphones this month, with the X2 Pro being the first in line to get it.

In February, VoWiFi will arrive on the vanilla X, XT, X2, 3 Pro and the 5 series, with Realme 1, 2, C1, C2, U1, 2 Pro, 3 and 3i getting it in March.

When asked about the availability of Realme X50 5G in India, Sheth said that something "bigger and better" is coming to the country, and it will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) next month. This is likely the company's Snapdragon 865-powered flagship that was recently spotted on AnTuTu.

Talking about the monthly Android security patches, Sheth said that the smartphones launched this year will get Android security patches for two years. The company will provide one security update every month for the first six months from the launch, and an update every two months from seven to 24 months.

Sheth also talked about ads in Realme smartphones, a fix for background noise canceling when calling through Buds Air, as well as plans to launch clothing items in India. You can watch the entire episode of #AskMadhav linked below for all the details.

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WATSON, LA (NBC33/FOX 44)

Johnny's Superette has been in business for 35 years in Watson. This store, many say, is not just a store or even a gathering place, but a piece of the fabric that makes Watson home.

On December 12, 2019 at exactly 8:50 p.m., an armed gunman forced two employees into the bathroom, fired a shot into the floor, and robbed the place.

As the above exclusive surveillance video shows, one of those employees, despite her fear, had the presence of mind to grab her phone and run back to the bathroom. That's where she called 911.

"She was too brave," store owner Johnny Lockhart told us. "My deal here is protect yourself. Do not put your life between the the store and that, because it's not worth it."

Lockhart says he's very thankful to that employee, the community, and to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's office.

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard announced the arrests of the alleged gunman and getaway driver just last week. Lockhart was elated, saying"The Sheriff's Office showed their professionalism in how fast they solved this case and how they treated the people involved."

As it turned out, the alleged gunman was a former employee of Johnny's Superette. Lockhart says the young man worked as a stock boy for him this past Summer. "It hurts your feelings to know that somebody would do that," Lockhart said of his former employee.

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DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Connected Wearable Device Market in Healthcare, Wellness, and Fitness by Device Type, Use Case, and Application 2020 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report evaluates the current state of the wearable technology ecosystem including devices and applications within the medical, wellness, and fitness markets. The report addresses key challenges, market players, solutions, and the future of wearables in healthcare.

The report also provides an outlook for the future of wearable devices in medical, wellness, and fitness with forecasts for the period 2020-2025. This includes application analysis and forecasts by physiological activity and the role of wearables in elder care and assisted living.

Key Highlights

There is a great demand in the healthcare industry for remote monitoring and diagnostics. Driving factors include healthcare cost inflation coupled with a rapidly aging global population within the developed countries. For example, 20 percent of United States residents are projected to be age 65 or older by 2030.

Wearable devices for medical, wellness and fitness purposes are many and varied, consisting of various form factors depending on the purpose and placement of the human body. Wearable devices can be worn and/or integrated into apparel to become less intrusive. Sensors (biomechanical, motion, etc.) may be placed at specific parts of the body to communicate with an overall Body Area Network system.

Improving supply factors include improvements in electronics miniaturization and innovation leading to reduced device cost. R&D in wearable healthcare devices is leading to enhanced functionality, form factor improvements, and frictionless integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) systems and solutions.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication enables wearable healthcare devices to communicate autonomously with monitoring systems for both real-time decision making and data gathering for future analysis. Secure M2M enabled data transport and IoT system connectivity facilitates the integration of healthcare info with data analytics solutions.

One of the core reasons for wearables in healthcare is to transmit information for medical support from a licensed professional. However, there is also a market for quantified self in healthcare, which refers to the incorporation of technology into data acquisition on aspects of a person's daily life. This enables a Do it Yourself (DIY) tool for consumers to self-monitor and self-report important wellness items such as blood pressure. The alternative is to allow medical data to transmit to a trusted entity.

Advanced healthcare data management solutions, supported by artificial intelligence, are capable of processing massive amounts of healthcare information, including unstructured data acquired from many different sources and contexts. One of the challenges for the healthcare industry is tying these systems into healthcare devices in a manner in which data is leveraged while simultaneously preserving device security and end-user privacy.

Report Benefits

Key Topics Covered

1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction2.1 Wearable Technology Overview2.2 Wearable Technology Supply and Demand Dynamics2.3 Wearable Technology Market Opportunities2.4 Wearable Technology Market Challenges2.4.1 Security and Privacy Concerns2.4.2 Function vs. Form Factors Challenges2.4.3 Power Management Constrains Usage2.4.4 High R&D = High Price for Initial Products2.4.5 Usage Restrictions Impede Access

3 Wearable Technology Ecosystem3.1 Wearable Technology Device and Application3.1.1 Personal Health and Fitness Management3.1.1.1 Activity Trackers3.1.1.2 GPS Monitoring3.1.1.3 Other Wearable Devices3.1.3 Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Disease3.1.4 Healthcare and Medical Devices3.1.4.1 Respiratory Monitoring3.1.4.1 Circulatory Monitoring3.1.4.2 Google Glass in Healthcare3.1.5 Sports Performance Enhancement3.1.5.1 Sport Brands3.1.5.2 Textiles and Footwear3.1.5.3 Devices for Particular Sports3.1.5.4 Wearable Chemical Sensors3.1.5.5 Concussion Detection3.1.5.6 Objective Refereeing3.2 Sensors in Wearable Systems3.2.1 Flexible Sensors and Nano-sensors3.2.2 Movement Sensors3.2.3 Respiration Sensors3.2.4 Piezoelectric Usage in Sensors3.2.5 Skin Sensors3.2.6 Thermal Sensors3.2.7 Heart Rate Monitors3.3 Wearables and Cloud Environment3.4 Wearable Technology Adoption Factors3.4.1 Enterprise Adoption Challenges3.4.2 Industry Specific Factors3.5 Wearable Device and Data Access Factors3.6 Wearable Technology Future3.6.1 Continued Growth in Fitness and Health3.6.2 Importance of Aesthetics3.6.3 Beyond Glasses, Fitness Bands, and Watches3.6.4 Emergence of Ambient Internet of Things (IoT)3.6.5 Wearables, Data, and Analytics3.6.6 Continued Downward Price Pressure3.6.7 Expanding to Enterprise and Workplace3.7 Wearable Technology Key Success Factors3.8 Evolution of the Wearable Tech Ecosystem

4 Wearable Devices in Medical, Wellness, and Fitness Market Forecasts 2020-20254.1 Global Wearable Device Forecasts 2020-20254.1.1 Global Aggregate Wearable Technology Market4.1.2 Global Wearable Technology Market by Device Type4.1.3 Global Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4 Regional Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.1 North America Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.2 South America Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.3 Europe Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.4 Asia Pacific Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.5 Middle East and Africa Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-2025

5 Company Analysis5.1 Xiaomi Technology Co. Ltd.5.2 Guangdong BBK Electronics Industry Co. Ltd.5.3 Alphabet Inc.5.4 Lifesense Group B.V.5.5 Johnson & Johnson5.6 Smiths Group plc5.7 Roche Holding AG5.11 Medtronic PLC5.15 Amiigo5.34 StarVR Corp.5.40 Leapfrog Enterprises Inc.5.41 LG Electronics5.42 LifeBEAM Inc.5.43 Meta Company5.44 Mio Global5.45 Misfit5.46 Monster Inc.5.47 Motorola5.48 Nike Inc.5.49 NTT Docomo Inc.5.50 Oculus VR LLC5.51 o-synce5.52 Actofit Wearables5.53 Pebble5.54 Polar Electro5.55 Qardio Inc.5.56 Recon Instruments5.57 Reebok International Limited5.58 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.5.59 ShotTracker5.60 Sony Corporation5.61 Soundbrenner Limited5.62 Sqord Inc.5.63 Suunto5.64 Thalmic Labs Inc.5.65 Timex.com Inc.5.66 Tlink5.67 Tobii AB5.68 Vuzix5.69 Weartrons Labs5.70 Xensr5.71 Zepp US Inc.5.72 ZTE Corporation

6 Conclusions and Recommendations6.1 Future of Wearable Devices in Healthcare6.1.1 Area of Concern: Privacy and Security6.1.2 Area of Opportunity: Healthcare Data Analysis6.2 Future Devices6.2.1 Increased System and Device Integration6.2.2 Implantable Medical Devices

7 Appendix: Overall Connected Device Market and Forecasts7.1 Global Connected Medical Device Market Outlook7.2 Connected Medical Device Market by Manufacturing Method 2020-20257.3 Connected Medical Device Market by Location/Usage 2020-20257.4 Connected Medical Device Market by Connectivity Method7.5 Connected Medical Device Markets by Region 2020-2025

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Global Connected Wearable Device Market Outlook, 2025 - Market for Health & Fitness Trackers Will Reach $5B by 2025 - P&T Community

DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Connected Wearable Device Market in Healthcare, Wellness, and Fitness by Device Type, Use Case, and Application 2020 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report evaluates the current state of the wearable technology ecosystem including devices and applications within the medical, wellness, and fitness markets. The report addresses key challenges, market players, solutions, and the future of wearables in healthcare.

The report also provides an outlook for the future of wearable devices in medical, wellness, and fitness with forecasts for the period 2020-2025. This includes application analysis and forecasts by physiological activity and the role of wearables in elder care and assisted living.

Key Highlights

The Global market for health and fitness trackers will reach $5B by 2025

Privacy and security concerns continue to damper the market significantly at present

Wearables are rapidly moving into the preventative care, diagnostics, and urgent care segment

There is a need for efficient device tracking in terms of both care of custody for delivery as well as usage

The medical device market is increasingly crossing over into the general health, fitness, and well-being category

There is a great demand in the healthcare industry for remote monitoring and diagnostics. Driving factors include healthcare cost inflation coupled with a rapidly aging global population within the developed countries. For example, 20 percent of United States residents are projected to be age 65 or older by 2030.

Wearable devices for medical, wellness and fitness purposes are many and varied, consisting of various form factors depending on the purpose and placement of the human body. Wearable devices can be worn and/or integrated into apparel to become less intrusive. Sensors (biomechanical, motion, etc.) may be placed at specific parts of the body to communicate with an overall Body Area Network system.

Improving supply factors include improvements in electronics miniaturization and innovation leading to reduced device cost. R&D in wearable healthcare devices is leading to enhanced functionality, form factor improvements, and frictionless integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) systems and solutions.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication enables wearable healthcare devices to communicate autonomously with monitoring systems for both real-time decision making and data gathering for future analysis. Secure M2M enabled data transport and IoT system connectivity facilitates the integration of healthcare info with data analytics solutions.

One of the core reasons for wearables in healthcare is to transmit information for medical support from a licensed professional. However, there is also a market for quantified self in healthcare, which refers to the incorporation of technology into data acquisition on aspects of a person's daily life. This enables a Do it Yourself (DIY) tool for consumers to self-monitor and self-report important wellness items such as blood pressure. The alternative is to allow medical data to transmit to a trusted entity.

Advanced healthcare data management solutions, supported by artificial intelligence, are capable of processing massive amounts of healthcare information, including unstructured data acquired from many different sources and contexts. One of the challenges for the healthcare industry is tying these systems into healthcare devices in a manner in which data is leveraged while simultaneously preserving device security and end-user privacy.

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Report Benefits

Forecasting for wearables in the healthcare market globally and regionally for 2020-2025

Identify key success factors for consumer adoption and usage of wearables in healthcare

Understand the factors driving adoption and usage for wearables in healthcare, fitness, and well-being market

Identify leading companies, strategies, products, applications, and solutions for wearable technology in healthcare

Obtain a vision for the future of wearables in healthcare including the evolution of wearable technology form factors and usage behaviours

Key Topics Covered

1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction2.1 Wearable Technology Overview2.2 Wearable Technology Supply and Demand Dynamics2.3 Wearable Technology Market Opportunities2.4 Wearable Technology Market Challenges2.4.1 Security and Privacy Concerns2.4.2 Function vs. Form Factors Challenges2.4.3 Power Management Constrains Usage2.4.4 High R&D = High Price for Initial Products2.4.5 Usage Restrictions Impede Access

3 Wearable Technology Ecosystem3.1 Wearable Technology Device and Application3.1.1 Personal Health and Fitness Management3.1.1.1 Activity Trackers3.1.1.2 GPS Monitoring3.1.1.3 Other Wearable Devices3.1.3 Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Disease3.1.4 Healthcare and Medical Devices3.1.4.1 Respiratory Monitoring3.1.4.1 Circulatory Monitoring3.1.4.2 Google Glass in Healthcare3.1.5 Sports Performance Enhancement3.1.5.1 Sport Brands3.1.5.2 Textiles and Footwear3.1.5.3 Devices for Particular Sports3.1.5.4 Wearable Chemical Sensors3.1.5.5 Concussion Detection3.1.5.6 Objective Refereeing3.2 Sensors in Wearable Systems3.2.1 Flexible Sensors and Nano-sensors3.2.2 Movement Sensors3.2.3 Respiration Sensors3.2.4 Piezoelectric Usage in Sensors3.2.5 Skin Sensors3.2.6 Thermal Sensors3.2.7 Heart Rate Monitors3.3 Wearables and Cloud Environment3.4 Wearable Technology Adoption Factors3.4.1 Enterprise Adoption Challenges3.4.2 Industry Specific Factors3.5 Wearable Device and Data Access Factors3.6 Wearable Technology Future3.6.1 Continued Growth in Fitness and Health3.6.2 Importance of Aesthetics3.6.3 Beyond Glasses, Fitness Bands, and Watches3.6.4 Emergence of Ambient Internet of Things (IoT)3.6.5 Wearables, Data, and Analytics3.6.6 Continued Downward Price Pressure3.6.7 Expanding to Enterprise and Workplace3.7 Wearable Technology Key Success Factors3.8 Evolution of the Wearable Tech Ecosystem

4 Wearable Devices in Medical, Wellness, and Fitness Market Forecasts 2020-20254.1 Global Wearable Device Forecasts 2020-20254.1.1 Global Aggregate Wearable Technology Market4.1.2 Global Wearable Technology Market by Device Type4.1.3 Global Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4 Regional Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.1 North America Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.2 South America Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.3 Europe Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.4 Asia Pacific Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-20254.1.4.5 Middle East and Africa Wearable Technology Market in Healthcare 2020-2025

5 Company Analysis5.1 Xiaomi Technology Co. Ltd.5.2 Guangdong BBK Electronics Industry Co. Ltd.5.3 Alphabet Inc.5.4 Lifesense Group B.V.5.5 Johnson & Johnson5.6 Smiths Group plc5.7 Roche Holding AG5.11 Medtronic PLC5.15 Amiigo5.34 StarVR Corp.5.40 Leapfrog Enterprises Inc.5.41 LG Electronics5.42 LifeBEAM Inc.5.43 Meta Company5.44 Mio Global5.45 Misfit5.46 Monster Inc.5.47 Motorola5.48 Nike Inc.5.49 NTT Docomo Inc.5.50 Oculus VR LLC5.51 o-synce5.52 Actofit Wearables5.53 Pebble5.54 Polar Electro5.55 Qardio Inc.5.56 Recon Instruments5.57 Reebok International Limited5.58 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.5.59 ShotTracker5.60 Sony Corporation5.61 Soundbrenner Limited5.62 Sqord Inc.5.63 Suunto5.64 Thalmic Labs Inc.5.65 Timex.com Inc.5.66 Tlink5.67 Tobii AB5.68 Vuzix5.69 Weartrons Labs5.70 Xensr5.71 Zepp US Inc.5.72 ZTE Corporation

6 Conclusions and Recommendations6.1 Future of Wearable Devices in Healthcare6.1.1 Area of Concern: Privacy and Security6.1.2 Area of Opportunity: Healthcare Data Analysis6.2 Future Devices6.2.1 Increased System and Device Integration6.2.2 Implantable Medical Devices

7 Appendix: Overall Connected Device Market and Forecasts7.1 Global Connected Medical Device Market Outlook7.2 Connected Medical Device Market by Manufacturing Method 2020-20257.3 Connected Medical Device Market by Location/Usage 2020-20257.4 Connected Medical Device Market by Connectivity Method7.5 Connected Medical Device Markets by Region 2020-2025

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February at the Westfield Memorial Library promises to be full of fancy, funand fitness. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street.

On Tuesday, February 4 between 1:00 and 2:30 p.m., skilled crafter and librarian Marge Barkan will teach an adult craft class on how to make Valentine roses from Hersheys Kisses. She has taught numerous other craft classes at the library including fabric wreaths and pumpkins, recycled-book candles and floating teacups.

Due to the handson nature of this class, registration is limited to Westfield Resident Cardholders only, until January 28 when MURAL patrons may register, space permitting.

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Also on February 4 at 7:00 p.m., librarian Mary Piekarski will lead Trivia Night for Teens and Adults. Players are encouraged to bring teammates, team up with others, or be a one person outfit (16 years and older). There is a maximum of 4 people per team.

The trivia questions are designed to be accessible to a large range of ages and interests, and the winning team will get a prize

Dr. Huang will teach the Ways of Tai Chi on Thursday, Feb.6 at 7:00 p.m., and then have the class try out the various movements. Tai Chi is the Chinese tradition of using martial arts movements as a gentle way to exercise and reduce stress.

Dr. Huang participated in the International Chinese Martial Arts Competition in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. International Kuo Shu Championship in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2016. He has won numerous medals, including nine Gold, two Silver, and one Bronze.

In the past few years, in addition to teaching regular classes at his Bridgewater Seeking Tai Chi Studio, he has been invited to teach Tai Chi at the Huaxia Chinese School at Montgomery and the West Windsor and Morristown Libraries.

Dr. Huang pays special attention to fundamentals and combines both theory and practice in every class. He is passionate about Tai Chi and focuses on promoting its growth in the United States.

The programs are free and open to Westfield Memorial Library and MURAL cardholders unless otherwise indicated. (MURAL cardholders belong to the 40+ libraries that are part of the Middlesex Union Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. Check the librarys website to see if your library participates.) To register, visit the librarys website at http://www.wmlnj.org, click on the Online Calendar, or call 908.789.4090 option 0.

Founded in 1879, the Westfield Memorial Librarythe communitys destination for discovery and ideasengages minds, entertains spirits and facilitates lifelong learning for people of all ages. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The library will be closed Monday, February 17 for Presidents Day.

For more information call 908.789.4090, visit the librarys website at http://www.wmlnj.org, and sign up for the monthly e-newsletter Library Loop, or stop by the library at 550 East Broad Street for a copy of the award-winning quarterly newsletter Take Note.

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Jonathan Larkin At The Helm Of South Floridas Premier Health Club

At Busy Body Fitness Club, working out is anything but boring.

The executive health club draws business leaders, athletes and politicians as members with its state-of-the-art equipment, top fitness trainers and spa-like towel service.

We take pride in providing the best fitness experience of any club, and we recruit the best instructors, says owner Jonathan Larkin. We create the type of community where we remember your name.

Larkin moved to Boca Raton in 1999 after retiring from a career in trade shows. He ended up buying six Busy Body gyms and retail stores out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and built them into a chain of 25 stores with a wholesale division outfitting fitness centers for consumers, condos and country clubs across Florida.

Along the way, he took over health clubs and branded them with the Busy Body name. The flagship location is in east Boca Raton, where Larkin works out himself.

Gym memberships are offered in monthly or weekly plans for the discerning gym-goer only in town for a short while or a season.

I get great satisfaction from providing all the tools and resources people need to have good health and to accomplish their goals, Larkin says. Ive impacted the lives of a lot of people in Boca Raton.

Exercise machines are constantly being upgraded or replaced with state-of-the-art equipment. That includes TRX suspension equipment, which is high-quality strength training using a persons own body weight.

I buy equipment for me, knowing members will love it, Larkin says.

New fitness classes are continually being added, including yoga, Pilates, Zumba, spin and high-intensity interval training. The gym offers complimentary fitness assessments and body composition analysis. It also has added a juice bar.

Larkin compares the gym to the high standards of a country club, many of which use Busy Body equipment. General Manager Desiree Widstrand becomes fast friends with members and even goes paddleboarding with them on weekends.

I hire like-minded people who are passionate about fitness, and, as a result, that energy and passion extends to our members who end up wanting to excel, Larkin says.

Busy Body Fitness club is located at 141 N.W. 20th St., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561- 723-6536 or visit busybodyfitnessboca.com.

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