Monday, March 30, 2020
We’re all about medical devices, from devices to seniors to taking care of any faulty devices that you have. However, another type of device that everyone has that can be a medical device, in its own way, is your phone or tablet. There are many apps out there for mental health. Whether you need therapy,
[ Read More ]Dysphagia is a clinical term used for describing someone who has problems swallowing. This condition may be caused by an underlying disease, but often aren’t. Some examples of non-disease causes include inadequate chewing, food that is too hot, pills, dry mouth, and taking bites of food that are too large. Due to how common this
[ Read More ]As smartphones and other mobile devices become more and more common, medical applications appear in all areas of health care. Modern people are tech-savvy. They want the necessary information to be available at any second on their mobile devices. Trying to regulate these apps, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) created a guidance document
[ Read More ]Despite living in what many consider a time of abundance, mental illness is at an all-time high. In fact, it has been estimated that at least 300 million people across the globe are suffering from some form of diagnosed depression, with over 250 million more suffering from anxiety. For those of you playing at home,
[ Read More ]While a lot of people struggle with their mental health, not everyone has the means to undergo therapy. If you are in such a situation, what can you do? You can download an app that’s designed to help those suffering from mental health issues. Recently, such apps have emerged and become popular because of how
[ Read More ]Digital wellness refers to everyone’s physical and psycho-social well-being in this world filled with technology. The frequency of using technology is ever-increasing, particularly in our personal lives, health, and wellness, and these areas need to be addressed in order for everyone to have a well-balanced and healthy life. However, there is a rising concern that
[ Read More ]The healthcare industry has always struggled to stay current with technology when compared to other industries – and this does not exclude mobile applications. Many large healthcare organizations are still lacking a suitable mHealth app, making it more difficult than necessary for patients to access medical records, conduct appointment scheduling, securely message their providers, or
[ Read More ]What happens when you get ill or injured in the middle of nowhere, or when you least expect it? What about when you suddenly fall ill in the wee hours of the night? Injuries and ailments come with lots of pain and discomfort. Therefore, they call for immediate care and attention. However, finding the nearest
[ Read More ]Every day you may find yourself waking up to the same routine, which may be tiresome. In all honesty, juggling work, family, and other social activities all at once can be stressful. Hence, it’s imperative that you always find a way to relieve stress and maintain your health. There is absolutely no point in working
[ Read More ]Years ago, no one would have ever thought of checking their heart health with a mobile phone or a smart watch. Yet, mobile applications (or “apps”) on tablets, mobile phones, and smart watches are becoming more and more common in healthcare. Technology even makes it possible to get mental health help wherever you are. From
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