According to The Carpet and Rug Institute, anyone with carpet and rugs in their home should be cleaning them every 12 to 18 months at a minimum. While it might not be all that convenient to have to move your furniture, look for a professional cleaning service and spend a bit of money, it can be beneficial for the health of your carpet and your family. And, doesn’t everyone want their loved ones to be...
Research studies have continued to show that people are receiving the majority of their health information from the internet and social media outlets. The Pew Research Center asked health and technology specialists about the impact of digital life on people’s overall well-being over the next decade. 47% of the respondents predict that digital life will help an individuals well-being, while 32% say it will not. The lists of pros and cons can be easily argued...
Our healthcare system, lagging behind other industries, must cross a chasm to address what is broken and, in the process, become consumer—centric. That will basically require rethinking everything, but most of all the leadership that will get us there. One thing seems clear: it will quite literally require a new brand of out-of-the-box thinkers. “Most people’s healthcare requirements have very little to do with hospitals, Babylon CEO, Ali Parsa. The focus of medicine has changed. Thanks...
Choosing to begin IVF treatment is a big step, but an exciting one! Unfortunately for some people, IVF treatment alone isn’t enough to start or extend your family. But this does not at all mean that you will never be pregnant. If you’ve faced a failed IVF process in the past and are looking for a way to further improve your chances of success, there are treatments which can help you increase the chance in...
John McCann, Senior Director of Marketing, BridgeHead Software I am encouraged by Matt Hancock’s first speech as secretary of state for health. We all had high hopes that as a former secretary of state for digital, Mr Hancock would truly get behind the brilliant digital and transformation projects the NHS is already undertaking, and continue to drive that forward. His first speech has indicated that a further £75 million will be available for Trusts, in...
Digitising paper and automating the workflow around the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessment process promises to help reduce Delayed Transfers of Care (DTOC); improve the quality and reliability of patient service; and, drive-up productivity. An efficient, transparent and reliable approach to assessments will be fundamental to NHS England saving a forecasted £850 million from CHC spend by 2021, says IEG4’s Simon Williams. It’s six months since Matthew Swindells and Professor Jane Cummings from NHS England wrote...
The Androgenic alopecia is a scientific name of genetic hair loss, which affects both men and women in the form of male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness. The genetic cause of hair loss is due to the combined effect of the hormone di-hydro testosterone that is a converted form of male hormone testosterone with the effect of the 5-alpha reductase an enzyme in the body. The symptoms of male pattern baldness in the male...
For people who wear contact lenses, caring for them should be just as important as caring for your body, any other aspect of your health, and your home. Below are five tips to guide you for contact lens care, and several websites to assist you as well. Following these steps will allow you to keep on top of your eye care so you can purchase contact lenses online with ease. Kierstan Boyd says that the...
