Category Archives: Women’s Health
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The Big 7 Health Stats You Should Know
Posted on September 22, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Participate, Prevent, Wellness, Women's HealthKnowing your health stats on a regular basis is an important part of participating in your health. They can help you monitor your health risks so that you can take the steps necessary to prevent health issues and lead a life of wellness. But what are the health stats you should keep up to date […]
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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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What You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted on July 15, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Wellness, Women's HealthAlzheimer’s Disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior due to changes in the brain. Genetics are a main contributing factor in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), and it is most typical in people 65 or older. Genetics like APOE epsilon4 allele have been tested and linked to AD, especially if you have […]
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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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How to Achieve & Maintain Wellness in the Next 5 Years
Posted on July 8, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Fitness, Genomics, Men's Health, Nutrition, P4 Health, Participate, Personalize, Predict, Prevent, Wellness, Women's HealthUnfortunately, the American dream has turned into a lifestyle that keeps us sick instead of well. Knowing how to achieve and maintain wellness is not something most of us have figured out. On a daily basis, we deal with: An American diet that is low in nutrition and high in processed, chemical-ridden foods Low levels […]
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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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Reduce Inflammation to Reduce Chronic Pain
Posted on June 5, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Wellness, Women's HealthIn Part 1 of this article series, Most Chronic Pain Can Be Summed Up As Inflammation, we went over the causes of inflammation and how it is the culprit for many cases of chronic pain. In this article, we will get into what you can do to reduce inflammation, so you can enjoy a pain-free […]
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Most Chronic Pain Can Be Summed Up as Inflammation
Posted on June 4, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, Wellness, Women's HealthAccording to Prevention Magazine, chronic pain affects 116 million American adults (that’s more than a third of the US population). Inflammation has recently been discovered to be one of the biggest culprits of chronic pain. Chronic pain is the precursor that leads to chronic disease, so it is important to act sooner than later. Inflammation […]
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How to Avoid the Afternoon Slumps
Posted on May 22, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Fitness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Wellness, Women's HealthIf you find your energy fizzling out in the afternoon, you aren’t alone. These common energy dips lead to poor productivity, mistakes, accidents and an overall miserable feeling of wishing you could just go to bed. While this may be common for many people, it can be avoided through some simple lifestyle changes. Eat For […]
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How to Feel Full of Energy
Posted on May 22, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Fitness, Men's Health, Nutrition, Wellness, Women's HealthWe all want more energy, and for the most part, we all can have more! Because when it comes down to it, the amount of energy we have comes from the lifestyle we lead. Stop turning to coffee as your main source of energy. Try these ideas instead: Whole Foods – If you are eating […]
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