With over 4 million downloads per day and 300,000 paid downloads a day, mobile medical apps are gaining widespread attention from smartphone users all over the globe. It is estimated that the mobile health market revenue will reach $26 billion by 2017 is more and more consumers gain awareness of […]
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How The Affordable Care Act Affects Preventive Care
With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in its functional stages, certain things are becoming clear with regards to the healthcare industry. Among them is the impact of the ACA on the notion of preventive care–an extremely important area within healthcare in terms of not only cost, but also the health […]
What are SLAP Tears and How to Treat
Two famous men remind us once again of, well, our humanness. According to USA Today, injured New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez would most likely undergo shoulder surgery in late October. Meanwhile in Hollywood, a rep for Adam Sandler confirmed that the actor has recently undergone a procedure for a […]
The Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Nobody and no body is ever perfect, literally. If you are not content with what you see every time you look at the mirror, know that you are not alone. As early as 2005, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons noted that there were approximately more than 1.8 million cosmetic […]
Combating the Tell Tale Signs of Age and Infirmity
With the government shut-down in the U.S. dominating international headlines, it is little wonder that officials are desperately looking for ways to save public money. While the federal government discuss reforming healthcare and education, however, recent research has suggested that simply extending the average human lifespan and reducing the prevalence […]
Financing Facts for Fitness Franchises
If the Franchise business model interests you and you have a passion for a healthy body then consider owning a fitness franchise. In order to achieve your goal of owning a fitness franchise you should observe and analyze all sorts of financial aspects. A prospective franchise owner with a strong […]
What Your Dreams Say about Your Sleep
Sound sleep is essential for our mind and body. Without quality sleep, we can never be in the positive frame of mind. Earlier people used to be sleeping for minimum 9 hours a day. However, given the work pressure and competition in every sector of our life, we have been […]
Medical Identification Jewelry
Medical identification jewelry is becoming more common. People have been using them for quite a few years now. However, they have become increasingly available in unique forms and better quality. It is now possible to order medical ID bracelets and other forms of medical ID jewelry in precious metals such as […]
How to Repair Hair Damaged by Drying and Bleaching
At some point we all try to change the colour of our hair, especially during the summer months where we want that sun kissed look and choose a slightly lighter colour or even choose blond, adding bleach to our hair which causes serious damage. It's important to remember that our […]
Keeping Your Weight Loss Mojo with Motivation
For many of us we find that there comes a time in our quest to getting a sleek sexy body when we hit the lack of motivation wall. We decide that one day of falling off the weight loss wagon won't hurt us, but that day turns into weeks, those weeks […]
How to Avoid Being Cheated by Health Insurance Companies
Navigating health insurance claims can be a tricky business. There's a lot of fine print to get lost in, and many people can get the whole process mixed up, leading to them getting smaller pay-outs than they should, or maybe even none at all. Here are some of the most […]
Why GMO Labeling is Important
GMO (genetically modified organisms) are organisms that have had their DNA altered through genetic engineering. Not all foods are genetically modified, but many of the staple food crops, including corn, soy, and wheat are overwhelmingly genetically altered. As GMOs have become more common in supermarkets, this has raised concern about […]