Akili has received $55 million in new funding for its video games that help treat ADHD. $55 million for video gaming for health. Some investors clearly aren't paying attention.
mPulse Mobile has a heartbeat, securing another $11 million in capital for its mobile app that supposedly engages and motivates consumers around health.
Relax, just dial up a massage from Soothe, which raises $32 million to provide on-demand massage therapy from a network. Keep your dirty thoughts to yourself.
Wellist connects patients to non-medical support services (using guess what, an app! who would have thought?) and raises $10 million in a new funding round.
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