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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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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Medicaid Walkthrough
Posted on July 15, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Wellness, Women's HealthMedicaid can be incredibly confusing, but fear not! Here’s a Medicaid walkthrough that will serve as a quick guide to how it works and what it covers. Medicaid Walkthrough Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps those with low-income pay for medical costs. The federal government funds up to 50% of the […]
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The Pros and Cons of Retail Health Clinics
Posted on July 10, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Children's Health, Men's Health, Wellness, Women's HealthRetail health clinics are places where people can get walk-in medical treatment, instead of calling ahead and waiting for an appointment. They tend to be located in existing retail outlets, such as pharmacies, grocery stores and other retail locations like Walmart and Target. If you’re wondering what the pros and cons of retail health clinics […]
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Baby Boomers Are Driving Big Changes in Healthcare
Posted on July 1, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Genomics, Men's Health, P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, Wellness, Women's HealthIn a recent USA Today article called, Nation’s Sickest Seniors Reshape Health Care, they demonstrated with numerous statistics and figures how 15% of seniors account for nearly half of Medicare spending. It’s no wonder baby boomers are driving big changes in healthcare. We’ll summarize their findings and offer our take on this key aspect of […]
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