Category Archives: Women’s Health
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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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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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Is The Sun Good Or Bad For Us?
Posted on June 23, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Wellness, Women's HealthWe constantly hear about the importance of using sunscreen and not staying in the sun for prolonged periods of time in order to reduce the risk of skin cancer. What we don’t hear enough of, however, is just how important the sun is to our health and well-being. Here are the top reasons we think […]
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7 Ways to Take Control of Your Health
Posted on June 16, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Men's Health, P4 Health, Participate, Wellness, Women's HealthMore and more people are waking up to the notion that they need to take control of their health. Most of us visit the doctor only 1-2 times per year, and each visit is typically about 10 minutes long, so we certainly can’t put our health in the hands of our physicians. It’s important to […]
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Get to Know Your Microbiome for Health & Wellness
Posted on June 5, 2015 by CarpeVITA Admin in Genomics, Men's Health, Participate, Wellness, Women's HealthThere is a strong connection between your gut and your brain health, immune health and hormonal health. Basically, your entire health depends on the balance of your microbiome. The body is composed of over 100 trillion microbes that make up your microbiome, which includes bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa that live primarily in your gut, […]
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