by Linda on July 21, 2010
When you think of health, do you think about weight gain or environment or even financial health? All these topics can connect, as the poorest among the population often cannot afford adequate necessities — an issue which can affect health. The environment affects our health as well as obesity and stress. In these 40 updated Web apps and infographics about local, regional and national health, you can learn more about these topics and how they might affect you in your neck of the woods. [click to continue…]
by Linda on March 26, 2010
Medical start-ups are waiting to be found in sites across the Web such as Science Daily and the San Antonio Startup Blog. These sites can point you to companies that are in incubators or in medical facilities to companies that have Web sites and are in second rounds of funding. We’ve pulled together 25 of these start-ups across a wide range of medical fields to show that this next-generation medical technology is disrupting the healthcare hegemony with new technologies that may prove safer, faster and less expensive than current technologies. [click to continue…]
by Miranda on March 25, 2010
While we may enjoy the taste of soda, the truth of the matter is that it can be very bad for your health. Indeed, no matter your salary level, degree attained or how healthy you think you are, drinking soda — even diet soda — can be bad for your health. If you aren’t careful, you could end up in the hospital as a result of your penchant for drinking soda. So, before you reach for your next Big Gulp, consider the following about soda and how it could be affecting your health:
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by Linda on December 28, 2009
Running a health care facility takes time, patience and knowledge, even when you don’t carry out all the tasks demanded by emerging technologies, ever-changing health policies and legal matters. If you need help, you can turn to experts in these fields. Many of those experts — all with different perspectives — can supply information you may need in their blogs, which are listed below in our top fifty blogs to learn about health administration. [click to continue…]
by Linda on December 17, 2009
“Famous” is a tough concept to measure, especially when it comes to hospitals. Some individuals might identify with fictional hospitals (such as General Hospital), while other individuals might think of a hospital that recently was in the news or that is local. To help define the twenty-five most famous hospitals listed below, we chose real-world hospitals that are currently operational and that have become famous nationwide for their histories or contributions to science. [click to continue…]
by Miranda on November 4, 2009
This fall, the swine flu, which first made its appearance as an epidemic back in April, is re-emerging. As seasonal flu season kicks into gear, the swine flu is making a comeback. Additionally, the disease, which is highly contagious, is also being spread as kids are back in school after a summer break. Since children and teenagers are among those most susceptible to the swine flu, it is little surprise that school is bringing things back into focus.
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by Miranda on October 12, 2009
One of the most interesting fields in science and medicine is biotechnology. The technology that helps us find medical breakthroughs and learn more about our bodies is fascinating, and filled with advancements. Some of the most interesting work being done right now works to fuse biology with our idea of technological advancement. From interesting new drugs to scientific breakthroughs, here are some of the best biotech blogs out there: [click to continue…]
by Linda on September 9, 2009
Are you a fitness and exercise fanatic? If you own a Palm Pre, you can download one or two apps that focus on your fitness and well being, but most Palm Pre apps are not free and the list for Palm Pre apps in general is slim. Additionally, many of the best fitness and exercise apps were developed for Palm OS. What do you do if you already have some the apps listed below or if you want to apply those apps for Palm Pre? [click to continue…]
by Linda on August 31, 2009
If you exercise, try to eat right and push the envelope for fitness, did you know that your body can become an experiment? Exercise science majors study the science of human movement and more, as they learn how to help people live healthier lives through exercise, sports medicine, and nutrition. But, not everyone who is into exercise or sports science holds a master’s degree – many of the bloggers listed below have learned much from experience as well.
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by Linda on August 20, 2009
Do you want to lose weight? Or are you fascinating by what a fast might do for you both physically and mentally? Is spirituality through fasting a goal? All these quests and more might be met through avoiding food and sticking to a water or juice fast for various lengths of time.
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