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Fitness trackers need to offer more support to help low-income families to improve their health, says Northeastern University professor

Fitness trackers need to offer more support to help low-income families to improve their health, says Northeastern University professor

For many people, especially those in low-income neighborhoods, getting fit is more complicated than knowing how many steps you’ve taken.
A social network to improve community health

A social network to improve community health

Assistant professor Andrea Parker is developing mobile tools aimed at improving the health and wellness of people in low-income communities—and inspiring them to encourage their neighbors to do the same.
Technology at the dinner table

Technology at the dinner table

Andrea Parker believes in using technology to promote health and wellness among low-income minority populations.