‘Tis the season for family, friends, fun, and food. Lots of food. The holidays come with their share of indulgence. Between work parties, get-togethers with friends, and family-filled celebrations, there are endless options for food. On top of the gatherings, holiday travel can easily disrupt eating routines. Staying healthy through the holidays is about finding […]

Amazon recently confirmed it has launched a project to mine data from electronic medical records, as the company pushes deeper into the health-care market. “Amazon Comprehend Medical” allows developers to process unstructured medical text and identify information such as patient diagnosis, treatments, dosages, symptoms and signs. The “Amazon Comprehend Medical” project is right in Amazon […]

The Thanksgiving holiday is known for its traditions and copious amounts of food consumed around tables filled with family and friends. While the spread tends to steal the show, the turkey trot tradition gives the bird a run for its money. In 2016, there were 726 Thanksgiving Day races, which drew nearly 962,000 runners. So […]

We understand. Running may not be everyone’s preferred method of exercise. But you’d be surprised at the number of people who do run for “fun” to stay in shape. That’s the first step – You won’t know until you ask. Take time to find and recruit people who have a passion for physical activity. Grabbing […]

Telehealth, telemedicine, or – as we like to call it – virtual health: Whatever the name, the idea of visiting a medical provider via phone, video or secure message instead of face-to-face isn’t new. In fact, it’s growing in popularity, especially among employers. As of 2016, 74 percent of large employer-sponsored health plans had incorporated […]