Coping in the time of COVID-19-Lessons from China
With over half the world practicing shelter in place, many of us are sharing a singular experience. Families are together; others are more isolated as they practice social distancing…
Connected Digital Tools in Clinical Research- The Uptick?
For quantified selfers, leveraging sensors and devices via apps to track health and wellness goals is now second nature. Elite athletes leverage these tools to push for peak performance.…
Exercise and Brain Health – Moving Forward Together
A large body of published literature points to the importance of exercise for overall health. Data on the reduction of cardiovascular risk suggests that moving from a sedentary lifestyle…
Digital Health in 2020 Trends and Wishlists
The last decade saw tremendous development in digital health. With the growing penetration of smartphone ownership globally, having tools at your fingertips to support health and wellness is commonplace.…
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…
Beyond Blood- The New Era of Digital Biomarkers
With the Theranos scandal now fading into Silicon Valley lore, the reality of digital biomarkers and the data derived from devices is teeming with information, opportunity and the need for…
Nature is Healing…How Much Do We Need?
A large body of literature points to the healing powers of spending time in nature; positively impacting obesity, cardiovascular disease, mental health, and asthma. Recent work in the NHS…
Artificial Intelligence: Holy Grail or Hype in Healthcare?
If you are reading any healthcare related article, it is difficult to escape the exponential rise of articles about the application of Artifical Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. AI's positioning is…
Can we build a better app? Meet LAMP
In the days where data privacy and transparency in digital health apps are becoming paramount in patients and providers minds can we have a better process? Can we co-create a…
Does Workplace Wellness Improve Employee Health?
For the average employee, there are 2080 work hours in a year, and if one has a 45-year career span that totals over 93,000 hours. We likely spend more time…