The stigma of mental health treatment runs deep. Employers should be leading the charge in breaking it, as it keeps employees from being their best, both at home and at work. As it has long been proven, simply offering mental health benefits isn’t enough…
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As telehealth continues to grow in popularity, state governments are taking notice. South Carolina is one of many states that has expanded state telehealth laws over the past three years, allowing doctor-patient relationships to be established virtually…
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Talk therapy can have far reaching benefits for your mental and physical health, but it’s only effective if there’s a solid foundation with a positive relationship between you and your therapist. Here are six things to consider when evaluating your therapist…
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While blood pressure, cholesterol, and A1C are all important numbers, your resting heart rate (RHR) isn’t one that should be left out, since it can tell you more than you might realize…
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Many comfort foods have the exact ingredients that you should avoid when you’re feeling ill—ones that will slow down your immune system and make you feel sick longer. Take a look at what not to eat when you’re feeling sick…
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This Mental Health Awareness week we’re highlighting one of our licensed professional counselors, Madeline Patalano. Read on to hear more about how she became involved in telehealth, the topics she is most passionate about, and some common signs of depression to look out for…
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MeMD President and CFO Glenn Dean discusses how technology has affected the spectrum of care delivery in October’s issue of In Business. Noting that technology like telehealth has helped medical professionals better detect, diagnose and treat disease, while improving access to care.
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Recent research has indicated that what you do after you learn something new has a profound impact on how well you remember it, and exercise and sleep seem to be the biggest influencers for your memory.
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Binge eating is a frequently overlooked eating disorder in the United States, and, unfortunately, it is also one of the most common. If you are struggling with binge eating, there are steps you can take.
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Tripping and falling may seem like no big deal, but every day falls account for broken bones, sprains, bruises, and a wide range of orthopedic injuries that could keep you off your feet for weeks or even months. Prevent injuries by implementing these fall-prevention guidelines around the house.
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