by Nicole Christensen | Mar 13, 2018 | Daily Health Tips, Uncategorized
“When ‘I’ is replaced with ‘we,’ even illness becomes wellness[1].” Human beings have always recognized themselves as social creatures. From an evolutionary standpoint, survival depended on social structure and being part of a group. But in recent decades, evidence...
by Nicole Christensen | Mar 8, 2018 | Daily Health Tips, Uncategorized
You Are What You Eat. Choose a Diet That’s Good for Your Health. What does diet have to do with health? Quite a bit, according to the experts. Generally speaking, it is well documented that lifestyle factors including smoking, exercise and healthy eating contribute...
by Nicole Christensen | Feb 16, 2018 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Technology, Uncategorized
Technology is invading every aspect of our lives. Did you know that there is now a coffee mug that can be temperature controlled using your smart phone? Not only that, but the average new car comes with a futuristic array of technology to help drivers stay in their...
by Nicole Christensen | Feb 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Healthcare can be confusing. Before you even step foot in the doctors’ office, you’ll need to understand the terminology and concepts surrounding health insurance. Knowing the difference between premiums, co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles will allow you to be a...
by Nicole Christensen | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Do you know the difference between hypertension and high blood pressure? Between an MI and a heart attack? Between LDL and HDL?* As health care becomes more complex, you may feel as if you need a medical degree to understand your own well-being. More to the point,...
by Nicole Christensen | Jan 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Mrs. M is an 80-year-old woman with congestive heart failure. She was born in Germany, but has lived in the US since she was a teenager. She is mentally sharp and understands English but still speaks with a slight German accent. Recently, she was rushed to the...
