Apple Advances Health Apps with CareKit

Apple today announced CareKit, a new software framework designed to help developers enable people to actively manage their own medical conditions. iPhone apps using CareKit make it easier for individuals to keep track of care plans and monitor symptoms and medication, providing insights that help people better understand their own health. “We believe that giving … Devamını oku

Glow Golf shines bright in Islington

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Children, teens, and their families gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) to play some Glow Golf. This unique LED  mini golf course was provided by One Up Games – On The Go located in Plainville, MA.  Co-Owner/Manager of One Up Games, Peter Dekant, was … Devamını oku

7 Best Health Tips To Be In Good Shape

Every year, a lot of people join the gym to get the body they always imagined. Unfortunately, only some of them continue to go to the gym after 1 – 2 months. Either it doesn’t suit there routine or they make an excuse to ditch going to the gym. Besides, people keep asking others how … Devamını oku

Main Woods Discovery program lures tourists

Many visitors to Maine associate the state with lobsters, coastal towns and Acadia National Park. But a new project called Maine Woods Discovery is hoping to promote tourism to the state’s lakes, woods, mountains and other inland areas. A new Web site (mainewoodsdiscov ery.com) offers seven moderately priced vacation packages to make outdoor, recreational and … Devamını oku

Islanders' Tavares signs three-year contract

John Tavares Wednesday answered the pundit in Toronto who suggested that the pride of Ontario should reject the Islanders if they drafted him No. 1 overall. He put his ” John Hancock” on the bottom line of a three-year entry-level contract worth $900,000 per season in salary and guaranteed signing bonus plus other attainable bonuses … Devamını oku

College hoops' NIT: National Independent Tourney

Of all the demeaning labels assigned over the years to college basketball’s NIT — Nobody’s Interested Tournament, National Insignificant Tournament, Not Invited Tournament — a new moniker is now in order. Call it the National Independent Tournament. It no longer is a predetermined hometown event. Source