The most effective weight loss interventions are multidisciplinary and recognize the individual motivations and struggles of each patient. They encompass personalized diagnosis and diet, physical activity and stress management, self-empowerment and motivation, participation and health literacy. Try packing that into the average 19 minutes a patient spends with a primary care physician - not easy. Read more
Looking to start the New Year on the right foot with a closer look at your health? With more and more of us becoming aware of how food affects our health and well-being, it’s important to seek out people who are qualified nutrition coaches to help with the process. Read more
New Year’s Resolutions can tend to feel like fads that only last a couple of weeks. It is important to use this new year as a motivation to improve your health. Out with the not-so-good habits, and in with the new. Instead of setting unrealistic expectations for your New Year’s resolutions, try to set smaller goals that all lead in the same direction. Read more
Opioid overdoses were responsible for over 72,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2017 and more than 2,800 deaths in Canada. While awareness of the opioid crisis has increased, lives are still being lost every day. Now, public health researchers and pain management specialists are increasingly looking to digital health technologies and coaching software to help turn the tide. Read more
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