As telemedicine continues to become more mainstream, more and more applications which enable patients to reduce the amount of time spent traveling to a doctor’s office are being implemented. For some, these…
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Author Archives: Kat Smith
Telemedicine: A Unique Opportunity to Combat Addiction
“I am asking for your help to solve an urgent health crisis facing America: the opioid epidemic.” Dr. Vivek Murthy, 19th Surgeon General of the U.S. Earlier this year, these words were…
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Creative Ways to Spend Your FSA Money
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs) are a great way to curb the impact of healthcare expenses while saving money in a tax-free account. However, having an FSA may put you at a loss…
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What Happens to Your Body When You Feel Nauseous?
What exactly happens to your body when nausea sets in and how can you make yourself feel better? Take a closer look at this unpleasantly familiar symptom…
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Rethinking What You Know About Malnutrition
While obesity is a serious epidemic among Americans, it may come as a surprise that in the era of excess weight gain, many adults are actually malnourished.
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AR Saves Stroke Patients with Telemedicine
Strict on telemedicine Arkansas has recently been making the news for a positive reason – a statewide telemedicine program that focuses on stroke patients.
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When It Comes to Sports Safety, the Eyes Have It
While any injury can be a season-ending incident for an athlete, eye injuries are particularly impactful, since eyes do not heal like the rest of the body.
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Addicted to PSLs? Get Your Fix – The Healthy Way
Pumpkin spice season—formerly known as autumn—is upon us, which means that you might be adding about 400 calories to your daily routine by indulging in one of the most iconic seasonal beverages…
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What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?
You’re likely familiar with the term “panic attack,” but do you know exactly what happens during a panic attack – or what you should to do if one arises?
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Telemedicine Services for Those Who Serve
Recently the U.S. Department of Defense issued a memorandum that effectively changed the Military Health System (MHS) policy on telemedicine.
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