By Burton Kelso Integral Computer Consultants In any national or global crisis, you can count on cyber criminals to find ways to take advantage of people and the COVID-19 crisis is no exception. Did you know 99% of cybercrime requires user interaction? Keep your devices updated and use adequate virus ... Read More »
By Debra Orbuch Grayson, M.S., LMFT This year has been about navigating uncertain times and adjusting to change. Parents have had to practice balancing their own reactions to change with the needs of their children. Human beings strive for certainty — especially children. Certainty and predictability provide structure, comfort and ... Read More »
By Alicia Ault, Writer “Ly said he took on this research in part because previous studies have shown that Black patients are more likely to seek preventive care from Black doctors.” — Dan Ly, MD, PhD, MPP, Assistant Professor Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles The percentage of physicians in the ... Read More »
By Shelley Cooper, Ed.D, MAT, BSBA Diversity Telehealth, LLC Telehealth has been around for a few years but has not received as much attention until now, when Covid-19 disrupted healthcare access. You might be asking, “What is the difference between telehealth and telemedicine?” Telemedicine is characterized as medical services delivered ... Read More »
There’s an app for that! Whether you want to drift off to sweet sounds of nature, white noise, or a bedtime story, download one of these apps today to get the sleep you need. Sweet dreams! 1. Headspace Headspace has made a name for itself as a meditation app, but it’s ... Read More »
Paying attention to sleep hygiene is one of the most straightforward ways that you can set yourself up for better sleep. Strong sleep hygiene means having both a bedroom environment and daily routines that promote consistent, uninterrupted sleep. Keeping a stable sleep schedule, making your bedroom comfortable and free of ... Read More »
By Sydney Walls Contributor Growing up, I often awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of feet shuffling on the other side of my bedroom door. I heard cups and plates being moved, liquids being poured, and squeals from my brother. My brother has nonverbal autism. Autistic ... Read More »
What’s the Connection? Racial and ethnic disparities are a developing field in sleep research with much still to be learned about this important topic. Our Health Matters™ offers an introduction to the current research about the causes and implications of the unequal burdens of sleeping problems in America. How is ... Read More »
Collecting patient information is a big part of healthcare coordination. By American Academy of Family Physicians Medical forms are an important part of your patient records. They help your healthcare provider understand your health concerns, family health history, manage billing, and protect your privacy. It is important that you provide ... Read More »
First published in 2018. See the original article. By Krisha McCoy A geriatrician is something more than a physician who simply cares for old people. The geriatrician should, above all, be well grounded in internal medicine, have a genuine fondness for the elderly and their problems, and be experienced in ... Read More »
