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Health Care Technology and The Cloud
There is a lot of hype about "cloud" computing. Everything from software applications to music seems to be "in the cloud," providing users with lower costs, greater scalablity, and access from any Internet connection. Cloud computing provides efficiency and savings across industries. This begs the question: Why is the health care industry a late adopter of the cloud?
Most health care organizations will immediately point to the specialized security concerns regarding the health care cloud. While this is a convenient excuse, it is not the true answer. There is no evidence that cloud-based systems would be any less secure than the traditional software approach. In fact, cloud-based systems can provide even greater security with actively monitored networks, flexibility, secure user authentication systems and by leveraging the latest advances in network security. The fact is the "closed" systems that currently dominate the health care technology landscape are driven more by the need to justify higher costs and a desire to prevent competition than patient-centered care. (continue)
| Weightlifting Helps Prevent Diabetes In Men |
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A recent study by Harvard's School of Public Health has shown a correlation between weight training and diabetes prevention. Men who lifted weights at least five days a week reduced their risk of diabetes by 34 percent. When weight training is combined with aerobic exercises such as walking, the risk for diabetes is reduced by 60 percent!
While the study analyzed data from 32,000 men, it most likely can be generalized for women as well, given that an increase in muscle mass likely results in better insulin efficiency. (more)
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| Healthy Diets and Childhood IQ |
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Healthy diets linked to higher childhood IQ
Children who consume a healthy diet may have slightly higher IQ scores than those who eat junk food, according to new research. (more)
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| Food fight focuses on fresh vs. frozen produce in schools |
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From the Washington Post: "As Congress debates whether to renew farm legislation, the Senate is pressing to keep the program limited to fresh produce. The House, however, has proposed making room for frozen, canned and dried produce - agitating program supporters and pitting factions of the food industry against one another in a bout of frenetic lobbying." (more)
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Spanish Health & Disease Management |
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The rapid growth of Rumboatusalud.com demonstrates the need for health and disease management applications for the Spanish-speaking market. After a few months, thousands of members are making proactive choices to better manage their health and we look forward to helping them meet their goals.
We have also been surprised by the positive reception our Lifestyle section has received. More than 4,000 Rumboatusalud.com Facebook followers are focusing on improving their health and wellness literacy via our Spanish language portal.
Coming Soon...We Promise MyVirtualHealthCheck's "Population Study of Self-Managed Individuals Engaged in
Web and Mobile Based Health and Disease Management" has been delayed in order to allow an independent third party to verify our findings. We look forward to releasing it early Fall To reserve a copy of this whitepaper, complete this form.
Our Spanish language health and disease management site is here!
Check out our updated Android App now with "Activity Log"
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