Openehr Open Data Platforms in Medical Informatics

Openehr Open Data Platforms in Medical Informatics

In recent decades it has become clear that the value of information technology in health (often called e-health) has lagged far behind its value in other domains such as banking, process control and logistics.

The Latest Research on Heart-Healthy Foods

The Latest Research on Heart-Healthy Foods

Whole Plant Foods, Not Specific Nutrient Profiles, Best for Heart Disease Risk Evidence is mounting that the healthiest diets are built around a variety of minimally processed, whole foods, and can’t be reduced to specific nutrients. To determine saturated fat’s role in heart disease risk, researchers from California reviewed the existing literature abou ...

YOUR FOUR STEPS for Losing Weight

YOUR FOUR STEPS for Losing Weight

Losing weight is liberating. Imagine moving around more easily at work, at play and around the house. You can climb a flight of stairs without breaking a sweat. Exercise becomes easier. You have less pain.

How Men and Women Evolved Different Psychologies

The bodies of men and women differ from each other, both internally and externally. These anatomical differences across gender, however, are dwarfed by the similarities. The external and internal structures of men’s and women’s bodies are more similar than dissimilar because evolving men and women overwhelmingly faced similar adaptive problems and so the ...

Prevent Pregnancy Naturally

Prevent Pregnancy Naturally

No hormones = no side-effects. A woman can only get pregnant on six days during each menstrual cycle: five days before ovulation and on the day she ovulates. This is a relatively short period of time and bears no relation to the considerable health damages many women expose their body to day in and day out, only to prevent a pregnancy during those six da ...

Fitness Applications for Home­Based Training

Fitness Applications for Home­Based Training

Physical activity, especially in the form of structured exercises, not only helps to improve physical function, but has also been linked to positive outcomes in social and mental well­being [1]. However, for several groups of people (such as older adults with physical and cognitive limitations, or postpartum women), regular training ­ and especially regu ...

8 Healthcare App Ideas to Launch a Successful Startup (2019)

8 Healthcare App Ideas to Launch a Successful Startup (2019)

The healthcare industry is an excellent place for aspiring entrepreneurs to launch a new startup. In fact, exploring healthcare app ideas is smart for many reasons. For example, healthcare spending in the US alone accounts for one-third of their GDP. Yet, there is still a large gap in providing quality healthcare services. What this means is that while p ...

Cardio Yoga 4 Ways to Power up Your Practice

Cardio Yoga 4 Ways to Power up Your Practice

You probably already have a handle on how yoga can make you feel good: It improves your flexibility while also building strength. A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology links yoga to cardiovascular benefits similar to aerobic exercise, too, like lower blood pressure, lower levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), and lower re ...

Laser Hair Removal and Pregnancy

Laser Hair Removal and Pregnancy

Your belly is getting bigger and you can barely see your legs, let alone shave them! If you shave standing in the shower you may need your partner to help you keep your balance. If you sit in the tub to shave, you may need help getting out to prevent slipping. Because of the changes in hormones during pregnancy, you may find more hair growth around the b ...

MRI Pelvis and Prostate

MRI Pelvis and Prostate

Your doctor has asked that you have a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam of your pelvis. MRI is a safe and painless way for your doctor to look at the area between the hip bones. This part of the body is called the pelvic area. The pelvic area has the prostate gland, vesicles, testicles, penis, rectum and pelvic floor. MRI of the pelvis is often used ...

Review of Isotretinoin and Psychiatric Adverse Reactions

Review of Isotretinoin and Psychiatric Adverse Reactions

Isotretinoin is used to treat acne that cannot be treated with other medicines. We reviewed the evidence of a possible link between isotretinoin and psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, suicidal behaviour). We also obtained independent expert advice from the Commission on Human Medicines and its ad hoc scientific advisory group. The aims of the revie ...

It Takes Longer for Women to Lose Weight After 40 (Even Charlize Theron)

It Takes Longer for Women to Lose Weight After 40 (Even Charlize Theron)

Whether due to the night-waking of young children or hot flashes from the onset of perimenopause, middle-age is when sleep quality goes downhill for many women. Lack of sleep has long been linkedto an increased risk of obesity and diabetes, because it’s harder for the body to regulate glucose leading to something called insulin resistance, which can caus ...

HumanitarianOverview Somalia

HumanitarianOverview Somalia

Somalia remains one of the most complex and long-standing humanitarian crises in the world. 2018 has seen some improvements in the food security outlook, mainly due to the above-average Gu rainfall and sustained humanitarian response. However, such gains are fragile, serious protection concerns persist and humanitarian needs in Somalia remain high. Clima ...

Culture and Mental Health in Liberia: a Primer

At the request of the Liberia Country Office of the World Health Organization (WHO), we have prepared a narrative review of the literature on mental health and psychosocial programs (MHPSS) in Liberia. This review focuses on relevant beliefs, help-seeking behavior, service utilization and both formal and informal resources for mental health. This report ...

Woman Loses 95 Pounds in Less Than 1 Year with Keto Diet, Intermittent Fasting

Woman Loses 95 Pounds in Less Than 1 Year with Keto Diet, Intermittent Fasting

Condrea Webber has struggled with her weight since she was a kid, even as far back as kindergarten when she weighed 70 pounds. She said she didn’t let that stop her from enjoying life. But, when she learned she had high blood pressure and pre-diabetes, she decided it was time for a change. After she was diagnosed in 2008, Webber slowly began shedding wei ...

Reasons of Vision Blurry

Reasons of Vision Blurry

Do you often find yourself blinking, squinting, or rubbing your eyes to gain a clearer view? If you have blurry vision, you might chalk it up to age or needing new glasses. But it can be a sign of other health problems, too. Often, treatment for these conditions will clear up your blurred vision. Remember, though, that sudden changes to your eyesight are ...