NWPC Blog

Northwest Research Center Northwest Primary Care welcomes to our family of clinics, Northwest Research Center formerly known as Allergy Associates Research Center. Northwest Research Center’s [...]

The average elderly patient takes over five different medicines, and 55 percent of U.S. adults are prescribed more than one pharmaceutical drug. However, only 50% of prescriptions are taken [...]

Next to women, men have shorter life expectancies and are less likely to visit a doctor unless something seems dire. However, men’s quest for health isn’t doomed. By taking an active [...]

Anxiety can be frustrating, overwhelming and paralyzing. When men experience anxiety, they may mask their feelings with anger, irritability and alcohol abuse. It makes sense that people—men [...]

When was the last time you went a couple of hours without using your phone? If you’re the average American, you pick up your phone around 80 times a day. For millennials, that number is even [...]

Virtual reality (VR) isn’t just for video gamers anymore. Advancements in technology, improved affordability, and creative uses have expanded virtual reality into the health care and physical [...]

With over three-quarters of Americans owning a smartphone, many are using their phones to support their health and fitness goals. Globally, there are more than 259,000 health apps available. A [...]

There’s no denying the crucial role technology plays in our lives. While adults may feel only a twinge of guilt for checking their phones during dinner or spending a few hours scrolling [...]

The internet makes life easier in so many ways. Think of all the things you can do without ever leaving your house. You can shop, apply for a job, apply for a loan and rent a movie. Now even the [...]

Thanks to rapid advances in technology, a Portland telemedicine doctor can now diagnose, monitor and consult with patients from a distance through advanced videoconferencing, remote monitoring [...]