Health is More Than Healthcare – Can Technology Help?
Photo by Buğra Doğan on Pexels.com 2020 has provided us with plenty to think about; what lessons do we carry forward from living through a pandemic? Many have focused on…
Happy Holidays
Photo by Simon Matzinger on Pexels.com 2020 has challenged us in many ways. It has also seen a record pace of innovation to deliver healthcare virtually. It has been a…
A Banner Year for Digital Health – Trends and Challenges
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com Amid a global pandemic, digital health has emerged more robust than ever. According to Rock Health, funding is closing in on twelve billion dollars.…
The Activity-Health Equation – How Much is Enough?
Photo by Daniel Torobekov on Pexels.com For many years, the guidance of 30 minutes of daily activity is a prescription for good health. As more extensive data sets emerge, it…
Can Your Smartwatch Detect Symptoms of COVID-19?
Photo by Olenka Sergienko on Pexels.com Consumer wearable devices, like smartwatches, are ubiquitous and can nudge us to move if we have been sedentary for too long. Smartwatches also help…
Data in Your Hands – How is Your Heart?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com As consumers, we have more health information at our fingertips than ever before. What can it tell us about our health? At a population level,…
Digital Mental Health in Australia – Mindspot
Photo by RF._.studio on Pexels.com Australia is a fascinating continent. While it may be the world's sixth-largest country by total area, twenty-six million people are geographically dispersed over cities and…
Can Apps Help Youth Maintain Their Mental Health?
Photo by Amusan on Pexels.com You might be reading this blog post on your smartphone, not surprising since more than 80% of Americans own one. I have written before about…
Weight Management and Population Health – A Good Match?
Photo by Natasha Spencer on Pexels.com Statistics suggest that 70% of Americans have overweight or obesity, which puts more people at risk for developing additional chronic illnesses. Obesity is a…
Designing Digital Tools for Young People – Getting it Right?
Photo by Luis Quintero on Pexels.com Addressing youth mental health needs early in the lifespan may decrease the reoccurrence in later life. Data suggest that over fifty percent of mental…