Category Archives: Prevent
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Harvard Study: Mind-Body Interventions Reduce Healthcare Utilization by 43%
Posted on February 9, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Participate, Prevent, WellnessA recent study conducted by Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital Benson-Henry Institute demonstrated that mind-body interventions such as meditation, yoga and prayer can reduce the need for healthcare services by up to 43%. About the Study & Its Findings Specifically, the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP) was used on a large and diverse cohort of patients […]
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Where Do We Stand With Obesity?
Posted on February 4, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Nutrition, Prevent, WellnessWondering where do we stand with obesity? Following is a brief history of the obesity epidemic, as well as insights into where we are headed with this issue. In 1990, 15% of the adult population in America was considered obese.[1] By 2000, the number of adults with excess weight surpassed the number of underweight adults […]
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The Benefits of Personalized Care
Posted on January 22, 2016 by CarpeVITA Admin in Genomics, P4 Health, Personalize, Prevent, WellnessPersonalized Care is caring for a patient over time using numerous customized methods instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach to care. In most cases, it uses personalized medicine to facilitate the care, through genomics and diagnostics that allow healthcare to be customized to a unique patient based on their genetic makeup. Following Are Our Top […]
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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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What is Care Management & Why Do We Need it?
Posted on December 11, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Prevent, Senior Health, WellnessCare managers are typically licensed nurses or social workers that work with patients to make healthcare more personalized, more accessible and more informative with improved outcomes. In simple terms, care management is the process by which patients are guided to receive the care they personally need. Let’s look further at the following questions: what is […]
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What Primary Care Will Look Like in the Coming Years
Posted on December 8, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Genomics, Healthcare Reform, P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, WellnessThere’s no doubt about it, healthcare in America is changing dramatically, with value-based payment models, population health initiatives and personalized healthcare making much of the impact. Couple that with the aging baby boomers, and it’s obvious that primary care will have to go through a transformation as well. Wondering what primary care will look like? […]
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Fixable Health Issues Related to Stress
Posted on November 16, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Prevent, WellnessWhen we feel stress emotionally and mentally, the body responds to that stress. The fight or flight response proves this with natural signs of increasing blood pressure, pulse increase, faster breathing, constricted blood vessels and a flooding of adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol. It’s not a problem until our body undergoes that state on […]
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5 Trends Transforming Healthcare
Posted on November 5, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Genomics, Healthcare Reform, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, WellnessThe healthcare system is currently undergoing a huge transformation due to several drivers and trends. Let’s look at these trends transforming healthcare in detail below… Population Health Initiatives One of the biggest things driving healthcare right now is the population health initiative that was put in place by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Since chronic […]
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Medication Management – What, Why & How
Posted on October 21, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Prevent, Senior Health, WellnessSetting the Stage – Why Medication Management is Important Taking the right medication at the right time in the right amount and in the right order is so important that it can determine how a person feels, how their symptoms are managed, and even whether they will live or die. Certain medications can interact with […]
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How Your Family Tree Can Save Your Life
Posted on October 14, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Genomics, Predict, Prevent, WellnessThe Importance of Your Family Medical History Knowing your family’s medical history is a simple, low tech and free way to determine your health risks. Families share genes, environment and lifestyle, all of which can provide clues to why certain medical conditions run in the family. Understanding your family history can also help you determine […]
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