Medical Housing? When we think of healthcare we usually think of clinical care… hospitals, white lab coats, and stethoscopes. We think of pills, IV bags, and syringes. Too often we overlook what really determines health. We seldom think of housing or relationships or spirituality. Yet these “social determinants” of health are really the forces in […]
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Walmart Files Blockchain EHR Data Patent For Walmart to file a patent for blockchain supply chain data would not be particularly newsworthy. Maybe even some sort of financial transactions blockchain. But how does Walmart even know what an Electronic Healthcare Record is and why would Walmart file a blockchain EHR data patent? This could well
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Six Simple Ways Everyone has his / her own thoughts about well-being. One thing that seems to be a common theme is that well-being has many dimensions. These six steps are not just about exercise but social interaction, mental relaxation, positive self image, financials, and more. Use these six simple ways for your well-being and
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Technology Impacts Well-Being Technology is everywhere. We have even seen it (and used it) on camping trips. However, people seldom seem to think about how technology impacts well-being until something specific happens that gives us pause. The public generally views technology as good but when we peel back the layers, there are concerns. When the
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Wellness Communities As our appreciation of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) grows so too does the value we place on community and surroundings. Wellness communities have sprouted up all over the world and people are moving in. It’s like Disneyland released a Pleasantville attraction, or a modern day kibbutz for health enthusiasts. It’s fitting that
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Neighborhood Wellbeing It may seem obvious that our surroundings affect our wellbeing. However, we often overlook the impact of neighborhood wellbeing when we think about health and healthcare. A sense of wellbeing and a thriving community is key to a happy neighbourhood according to housing researchers, who looked at the relationship between the experience of
Rise Of Wellcare Consumers have begun to exert their power in the healthcare market place. As consumers become more aware of the value of Lifestyle decisions, companies have responded with a rise of wellcare products and services. This holistic approach to Health increases consumer satisfaction (and health) and decreases their costs through better Lifestyle decisions
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Hotels Offer Health As consumers expand their understanding of health, wellness, and wellbeing so too will smart companies. A great example of this continues to develop in the hotel industry where more and more hotels offer health as part of the consumer experience. Many consumer increasingly think of their health health, not just the numbers
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Mushrooms Benefit Health The Perry Family loves coffee, except Mom. But even we are unsure about mushrooms in coffee… for taste among other reasons. There is no doubt that mushrooms benefit health. However, even good things can be taken too far. If we think of food as medicine then we must also appreciate the power
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Diet, Talcum Powder and Fibroids First, a disclaimer: Tim spent nearly a decade with Johnson & Johnson as a Global Director for Information Management from 1998 to 2007. During most of Tim’s tenure J&J seemed above-board. Whether J&J is guilty of hiding knowledge that linked talc to cancer is for the legal system and individual
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