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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 [...]

In the fight to stay healthy, technology can give us an edge. We can use our digital devices to improve our diets, track our fitness efforts and manage all kinds of health conditions. And that’s [...]