America is Stressed Out- Pandemic Impact
Photo by Kat Jayne on Pexels.com Every year the American Psychological Society (APA) surveys the American public about their stress levels. Given the year we have all lived through, findings…
Sleeping Issues, Coping Mechanisms and Depressive Symptoms – New Research
Months into a global pandemic, research in many countries demonstrate that insomnia or trouble sleeping is a common aspect of dealing with the stress of pandemic life. Sleep is a…
Insomnia in Pregnancy- Can Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help?
One is seven women may struggle to get a good night's sleep during pregnancy, while many visits and milestones are tracked during the nine months of pregnancy, medications are only…
Sleep and Health- Essential Bedfellows
Many of us know what a bad night's sleep feels like- we may go for that extra cup of coffee during the day, we may feel lower energy levels,…
Social Media Use and Mental Health in Adolescents
Latest reports indicate that smartphones are now in the hands of 81% of Americans and 97% of adolescents use social media daily. Phone use has become a signal and…
Sleep- an Elixer to Combat Obesity?
Evidence shows the importance of getting a good night's sleep- 7 hours seems to be the magic number; more or less is associated with negative implications for blood pressure,…
Do we have Digital Biomarkers?
There is no denying the pace and reach of digital tools seems exponential. As some digital tools mature are we able to create a palette of digital biomarkers so patients…
Deploying Apps in Primary Care – What are we Learning?
As digital health moves toward broader implementation in US Healthcare, we are beginning to see more studies published on the early experience of deployment. One aspect of import is how…
Nutritionist in Your Pocket- Is the Science There?
Since we have roamed the earth as humans gathering food and sustenance has been a focal point of our daily lives. Fast forward to 2019, and many of us live in…
Gratitude -is it good for your health ?
America celebrates Thanksgiving on November 22nd this year. I have lived in the USA for over 22 years and can honestly say it is the one time of year that…
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