Of the 40 million adults who identified as cigarette smokers in 2014, nearly seven in 10 said they want to stop—and for good reason. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of [...]
In the aftermath of an auto accident, it’s hard to think clearly. Shock and trauma can muddle the brain, while adrenaline makes it hard to discern what’s really happening in our bodies. Each [...]
Our bodies come with a lot of moving parts, and sometimes it’s the smallest ones that can have the biggest impact on our overall health. Take the thyroid, for example. The small, butterfly-shaped [...]
Many healthcare organizations are starting to adopt telemedicine services to help patients remotely. The benefits of telemedicine, or e-care, is that it allows people to receive assistance from [...]
Thanks to rapid advances in technology, a Portland telemedicine doctor can now diagnose, monitor and consult with patients from a distance through advanced videoconferencing, remote monitoring [...]
As more consumers become insured through programs like the Health Insurance Marketplace, we find more people who need help to navigate the healthcare system. It’s a good idea to learn the [...]
More than 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each January, but only 8 percent of us actually keep them. Why is that? Part of the reason is that resolutions are often too vague to [...]
The holidays seem to bring more of everything: more shopping, more parties, more cheer—and more dietary landmines. Eating healthy during this time of year can be difficult. Tasty treats leap out [...]
The holidays are coming. How much time will you spend on your holiday activities? According to surveys, Americans spend an average of 42 hours a year shopping, wrapping gifts and attending [...]
