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 role in their health, men can advocate for themselves at the doctor and get the care they need. Here are a number of the …
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Anxiety can range from frustrating to debilitating, and ranks as the most common mental illness in the country. Forty million Americans have anxiety, and the number is only growing. Men are less frequently diagnosed with anxiety disorders than women, but the struggle to cope is equally as difficult. Left unchecked, anxiety can manifest in all …
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 higher—up to 150 times per day. Some feel the need to stay engaged, due to a “fear of missing …
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 therapy markets. Physical therapy is a necessary evil when rehabilitating post-injury or surgery. Patients should make regular visits to the in-person therapy clinic and do exercise programs at …
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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 through social media, millennials see things differently. With iPhones nearly permanently attached to people’s hands, it’s important to look at the ways technology …
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Many healthcare organizations are starting to adopt telemedicine services to help patients remotely. The benefits of telemedicine, or e-care, is that it allows people to receive assistance from their physicians by letting them virtually visit their healthcare providers at home while potentially saving money on healthcare. This technology is also particularly useful for people with …
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 and other methods. Faster internet connections, improved software and the adoption of electronic medical records have made it easier than ever for doctors to help patients. In fact, the …
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