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precision medicine
We personalize almost everything else, so why wouldn’t our health care be the same? Precision medicine allows health care providers to customize treatment options based on patients’ individual genes and lifestyle. Precision Medicine Precision medicine is a recent approach that considers individual differences in genes, environment, and lifestyle to determine […]

Defining Precision Medicine



indemnity
Health insurance can be separated into two very broad categories. Let’s compare indemnity and managed care health insurance plans. Indemnity An indemnity plan, also known as a “fee-for-service” plan, allows you the freedom to choose which providers and hospitals you want to go to. The insurance company would then be […]

Compare Indemnity and Managed Care



exercising
There are a lot of benefits that come with exercising, and this is especially true for the elderly. If you are reaching your golden years, you may want to add exercise into your daily routine. Four Types of Exercise There are four main types of exercise the elderly can do […]

Exercising in Your Golden Years


summer
After losing out on last summer, many of us want to take this year by storm; however, we should first keep in mind all the health implications that come along with exceptionally high temperatures. Make sure you can have fun this summer without harming yourself or your body. Heat Exhaustion […]

Protect Yourself from the Summer Heat




mental health month
Mental Health Month was created to raise awareness for mental health and how it affects children, adults, families, and communities. Established in 1949, Mental Health Month was meant to shed some light on the importance of mental health and wellness in the lives of Americans. This time is also meant […]

May: Mental Health Awareness Month


Meditation Outdoors
More and more people are turning to meditation to clear their minds, calm anxiety, and connect deeper to their internal self. With research confirming the calming effects of meditation on the body, it is no wonder!  However, beginning to meditate for the first time can become overwhelming very quickly. It […]

Meditation: Getting Started




femtech
There have been gender disparities throughout the medical field for the longest time. Femtech has been attempting to combat this by providing services and products that cater specifically to women. What is Femtech? Femtech is the “software, diagnostics, products and services, that use technology to support women’s health”. The term […]

Femtech Defined