Blogging e-Health

One of the best things you can do for your career in health care is to read a variety of blogs to help you get some insight into how things work from an administrative standpoint. This can be very helpful as you learn about different aspects of hospital administration and the business of health care. From IT to health care policy and law to being a hospital CEO, there is a great deal of information out there. Here are some of the top 50 hospital administration and business blogs available: [click to continue…]

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Women have health issues that men don’t face, such as pregnancy, uterine cancer and menopause. But, health differences don’t stop at the physical perspective, as the medical profession often has treated women differently than men. The Internet provides women with a format to begin to make changes for positive health and wellness, despite pressures in personal choices and in the ability to pay for health care. [click to continue…]

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Are you trying to get in shape by working out? If so, you may not be successful unless you watch what and when you eat. Mild workouts don’t demand as much attention to regenerating muscle tissue as workouts that involve more strenuous exercise; but, your body will function better if you feed it with carbohydrate and protein. Portion sizes are important, as less strenuous exercise does not burn as many calories. Watch your portion sizes so you can enjoy the weight-loss or muscle-building benefits from your workouts.

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There has been a lot of interest lately in alternative medicine (sometimes called complementary medicine). While Western medical tradition labels health traditions that do not fit into its model as “alternative,” in many cases aspects of these practices are much older. An interest in returning to the roots of medicine and learning more about these practices is natural right now. If you want to learn more about alternative medicine — and how it’s practiced — you might consider these 40 open courseware classes: [click to continue…]

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Better health is becoming a greater concern. However, it can be expensive to join up at the gym. Besides, you can’t carry the gym with you everywhere you go. The good news is that there are iPhone apps that can help you keep track of your fitness and health goals no matter where you are. Healthy living is a little easier when you have the proper tools. Here are 25 free iPhone Apps to help you live a healthy lifestyle. [click to continue…]

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