Wellness can sometimes seem like an intangible goal, but it is has become the focus of many health consumers, according to a recent study. Patients are increasingly looking for health services that center wellness and value over volume - quality versus quantity. And this growing desire for a more holistic approach offers clinicians an unprecedented opportunity to use digital health technologies to engage patients in their own wellness journey. Read more
Pain management is a fascinating and challenging area of medicine, and one where every individual can benefit from a treatment plan that is, well, individual. For clinicians, this means not only examining how each patient responds to different pain medications, but also how their unique circumstances may contribute to their experience of chronic pain. Read more
It’s well known that most people who lose weight on an intentional weight-loss diet typically regain that weight, and often more, within a year. Follow-up studies, including those focused on participants in the show The Biggest Loser, have consistently shown that metabolic slowing and rebound weight-gain are very real problems. So how might patient health portals and digital health interventions offer a solution? Read more
Why are wellness and weight management programs becoming so popular in private medical practices? To put it simply, a healthy mind and a healthy body weight generally means greater overall health and a better response to treatment across the board. Let’s take a look at these healthcare technology trends. Read more
The right foods before and after exercise can boost your results. There are many opinions as to what you should eat before, during, and after your workouts. What you eat before your workout is important. If you’re going to put the machine that is your body through the paces, you want to fuel it first with proper nutrition. When you’re done with your workout, refueling with a combination of protein and carbs can help you rebuild muscle. Read more
It’s Men’s Health Month! Every year in June, health organizations across the world do their utmost to raise awareness of men’s health issues and to provide resources for boys, men, and their families. Given that the average man in America now lives five years less than the average woman (the difference was just one year in 1920!), and that women are twice as likely to have an annual physical and make use of preventive health services (CDC), there’s no time like the present to take steps to bring more men into the health and wellness fold. Read more
It may sound hyperbolic, but the fact is, digital health technologies are fundamentally reinventing the practice of health care and increasing clinic revenues. For specialty clinics particularly, digital interventions can mean the difference between an unhappy patient and stressed out staff and a successful clinical outcome with improved quality of life and a happier clinic environment for all. Read more
Everyone has different body types, so it makes sense that everyone wants to achieve something different in their workout routine. Whether it’s gaining flexibility, burning fat, toning your arms, or increasing core muscle strength, there are different ways to shape your body to the way you want and track these changes in an activity tracker app. Read more
Wisdom dictates that ‘prevention is better than cure’. Gone are the days where unsuspecting individuals will fall prey to diseases and suddenly find themselves in a predicament. With the advent of technology, preventive measures are the bio-hack that gives you the power to stay healthy without having to worry about falling sick unannounced or blowing up that medical insurance. Tight glycemic control is one such preventive measure that is essential for maintaining a healthy weight and preventing disease. Read more
What exactly does sitting do to your body? To start, it puts your body at rest and hence it reduces your overall physical activities. Simultaneously, it reduces the rate of metabolism that a healthy adult needs. A decrease in metabolism reduces the amount of calories that need to be burned. At rest, the body’s muscles do not require glucose in heavy percentages. This extra glucose starts to precipitate into the blood, increasing blood sugar levels. Read more