From magic mirrors to tell-all toilet seats - the latest in medical technology

A toilet seat that can tell how healthy you are (AP).jpg

Ένα κάθισμα τουαλέτας που μπορεί να πει πόσο υγιής είστε Source: AP

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From gadgets for the elderly to selfie mirrors that can predict the risk of heart attack, health tech is a big trend at this year’s CES tech show. The innovations make monitoring health simpler and more portable than ever – with AI powering many of the devices.

Getting older sometimes means suffering from more chronic diseases, physical and mental decline, and loneliness.

But at the CES tech show in Las Vegas, gadgets to help the elderly live healthy and independent lives for longer are on display at Samsung Health House, a collaboration between the tech giant and AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons).

There’s a smart bed with safety rails and hidden technology such as anti-snore features and biometric sensors to monitor health metrics.

There’s also a toilet seat which can measure heart rate and blood oxygenation.