by Alfred Poor | April 6, 2017 | General News, Health
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents work hard at tasks including search and rescue, firearms detection, and stopping drug smuggling. They can spend long hours in difficult climate conditions that can put a serious strain on a body’s systems....
by Bruce Brown | April 4, 2017 | General News, Health
Getting enough sleep is vital, but it’s not just about quantity. Sleep quality matters as much as quality to overall health. According to the National Sleep Foundation, women have more problems falling asleep and staying asleep than men, but significant...
by Bruce Brown | March 31, 2017 | General News, Health
Sleep deprivation and other sleep-related issues are pervasive in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 50 to 70 million Americans have some form of sleep disorder. We’ve looked at passive sleep trackers but active apps...
by Bruce Brown | March 27, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health
Getting a good night’s sleep is difficult for many people. Insufficient sleep is a public health problem according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC estimates between 50 and 70 million people in the U.S. have sleep or wakefulness...
by Bruce Brown | March 24, 2017 | General News, Health
Coordinating medical care with multiple doctors and specialists can be tricky for patients. While a growing number of physicians, medical groups, and providers use electronic health records (EHRs) with patient portals, patient buy-in has been slow, according to...