Category Archives: Men’s Health
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Effects of Aging on Hormones
Posted on October 5, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Senior Health, Wellness, Women's HealthMedlinePlus defines hormones as “natural chemicals produced in one location, released into the bloodstream, then used by other organs and systems. Hormones control the target organs.” As our bodies age, there are many changes that take place in hormone function. For example, certain target tissues become less sensitive to the hormone that controls them, the […]
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What is Chronic Care Management?
Posted on September 28, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Participate, Senior Health, Women's HealthIn January 2015, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved monthly chronic care management reimbursements for healthcare providers. This is opening up a new opportunity for patients to receive better quality of care and reduced healthcare spending. So that you can take advantage of these services, we’ll answer the questions, what is chronic […]
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Differences Between Men’s and Women’s Health
Posted on August 17, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Participate, Wellness, Women's HealthThere are some distinct differences in the health of men and women, from a biological standpoint and from a social and behavioral standpoint. Understanding these differences can unlock a better understanding of your own health. We’ll look at the differences between mens and womens health in this article. Men Are the “Weaker Sex” According to […]
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Understanding Hormones
Posted on August 10, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Men's Health, Wellness, Women's HealthHormones are a mystery to most of us, yet in many ways, they rule our lives. Essentially, they are chemicals that tell the body how and when to go through certain processes, such as growth, metabolism, fertility, and stress management. They regulate our sleep-wake cycles, our body temperature, and our hunger and moods, and they […]
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How Patients Can Avoid Medical Errors
Posted on July 26, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Men's Health, Women's HealthMedical errors are now cause for concern as they are impacting patient outcomes, mortality rates and healthcare costs. A study published in the BMJ even claims medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US. These errors include things like misdiagnosis, improper medication dosage, and wrong medications being administered. Wondering how patients […]
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Is Aging Inevitable?
Posted on May 4, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Senior Health, Wellness, Women's HealthOur life expectancy is increasing. According to a report by the Washington D.C. Pew Research Center, the population of people ages 80 and older has grown more rapidly than other segments since 1990. While there were 2.9 centenarians for every 10,000 adults ages 65 and older in 1990, the share grew to 7.4 by 2015 […]
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How Bad is the Chronic Disease Crisis?
Posted on February 22, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Prevent, Senior Health, Women's HealthWe hear a lot about it, but many people wonder how bad is the chronic disease crisis really? Should we be concerned? What role do we play in this crisis and how can we prevent it from affecting us? Let’s look at some statistics and facts. Just How Bad is the Chronic Disease Crisis? In […]
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Why Boomers Need to Take Better Care of Themselves
Posted on January 15, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, Senior Health, Women's HealthA national MDVIP survey of 1,049 baby boomers conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs revealed that “while 94 percent of boomers believe preventive care is an important part of staying healthy, three out of four say they should be doing more to better manage their health (74 percent). Half of boomers (46 percent) say they don’t […]
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How Telemedicine is Changing Healthcare
Posted on January 12, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, P4 Health, Senior Health, Women's HealthTelemedicine is on the rise and although it may appear to distance a patient from his or her physician, in reality, it is doing just the opposite. It actually might help turn a disjointed, impersonal, chaotic system into one that is integrated, personal and streamlined. Here’s how telemedicine is changing healthcare… What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine […]
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How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on September 22, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Prevent, Wellness, Women's Health1 in 9 Americans over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease. That is huge! With odds like that, it’s important to realize it could be you some day. We don’t say that to scare you, but to wake you up so that you can do something about it. Yes, you can do something about […]
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