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Managing Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Disease? Use a Tracker App

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition, which is often present throughout the entire life. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of thyroid disease, and it requires adequate management (including the regular monitoring of hormone levels). In the...

Endocrine Features Thyroid

No Smoking Tracker App to Help You Quit the Habit

Smoking is one of the worst habits in terms of the impact it takes on our health. It increasing the risk of circulatory problems and can lead to lung cancer. Thanks to the addictive effect of cigarettes and aggressive marketing,...

Features

The 6 Surprising Benefits of Keeping a Meditation Journal

Meditation is a practice that we can use in order to lower stress levels and achieve inner peace. It teaches us to concentrate on the present moment, to be more focused and to pay attention to the sensations occurring in...

Mental Health

Mindful Eating Tracker – 5 Simple Ways To Reach Your Goals

Imagine the following situation. You wake up late for work, skip breakfast and almost swallow a muffin whole just before rushing into the office. At lunch, you gulp down some fast food from down the corner and return to your...

Gastrointestinal Mental Health

Nutrition Logs to Help With Weight Goals

Obesity is the number one epidemic in today’s modern world. People eat food of the worst quality. They rarely sit down to have a proper meal and often opt for dishes rich in calories. The diet is responsible for an...

Gastrointestinal

Rheumatoid Nodules: Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis and chronic condition. The inflammatory process affects the joints of multiple bones, causing pain, redness, and limited range of motion. Without timely management, the cartilage can sustain permanent damage....

Immune, Inflammatory & Infections

How Does Oura Ring for Sleep & Activity Tracking Work?

Sleep deprivation is a problem commonly associated with the modern lifestyle. In fact, according to the latest statistics, people sleep on average 6.8 hours per day, with one hour less than in comparison to 1942 (America). People who work in...

Sleep

Getting Pregnant Despite Having Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

All over the world, there are millions of women who have an unfulfilled desire for children. This can place a lot of pressure on both partners, affecting the overall quality of life in a negative manner. Often times, the cause...

Endocrine Reproductive Health Thyroid

How To Get Rid of Brain Fog: Clear Thoughts in 5 Steps

Brain fog is often the result of living in the century of speed, where everything happens at a fast pace and we have to process an unbelievable quantity of information every day. It includes a multitude of manifestations, including concentration...

Mental Health

The Art of Tracking Your Life Through a Meditation Journal

Modern life might offer a lot of advantages but at the same time, it forces us to rush and experience high levels of stress. We are often tired and suffer from headaches as we go from one task to the...

Features Mental Health

How To Cope & Manage Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

Social anxiety disorder is a condition characterized by a permanent state of anxiety with regard to social situations. The social phobia stems from a fear of being judged by other people. People who suffer from this type of anxiety are...

Mental Health

Insomnia Tracker App for Better Sleep, Tips & Remedies

Insomnia is a complaint more and more people experience, being described as the inability to fall or stay asleep. According to the latest statistics, one in four people battles with insomnia in America. The symptoms of insomnia are present in...

Sleep

Ways to Manage Major Depressive Disorder-tracking

10 Ways To Manage Major Depressive Disorder Better

In simple terms, major depressive disorder can be defined as a permanent low mood, which is reflected in all areas of life. In order for the diagnosis of depression to be made, the state must be present for at least...

Mental Health

How To Deal with OCD and Manage Your Intrusive Thoughts

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, often abbreviated as OCD, is a mental health disorder, in which the person in question deals with obsessive thoughts and feels the permanent need to go through specific routines. He/she will be unable to control himself/herself, with these...

Mental Health

How To Lower BAD Cholesterol Levels (LDL) Naturally

The long-term presence of high cholesterol levels – of LDL more specifically – is known as hypercholesterolemia. This condition affects 95 million people in the US, posing serious health risks. Even young adults have elevated “bad” cholesterol levels, with the...

Heart & Blood

L-Thyroxine for Hypothyroidism: Dosage, Timing, Side Effects

L-Thyroxine is a drug that is commonly prescribed for those who have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, a medical condition in which the thyroid gland functions at a slow rate and fails to produce adequate quantities of hormones. The treatment is...

Endocrine Prescription Medication Thyroid

How To Measure Your Blood Pressure, The Right Way

High blood pressure is a major health issue. Often being diagnosed when it is too late or in case of life-threatening complications. Such as heart attacks or strokes. Self-monitoring of blood pressure values can keep these risks down to a...

Heart & Blood

The Definitive Guide to Apple Health App

The Health app developed and available for Apple devices is a great solution for those who are interested in keeping a close eye on their general well-being. It should be mentioned that the application gathers health-related information from your iPhone...

App

All You Need To Know About Managing Essential Hypertension

As most people call it, heightened blood pressure is commonly known as hypertension. Blood pressure, by definition, is the amount of force by the blood against the arterial walls as the heart pumps blood throughout the entire body. Hypertension happens...

Heart & Blood

Leukemia App to Support Patients with their Treatment

Leukemia is a serious medical condition, a type of cancer that begins in the bone marrow and gradually leads to the excess production of abnormal white cells. The condition can be acute or chronic, requiring a careful treatment plan and...

Cancer

Using a Happiness Tracker App to See What Makes You Happy

Throughout various ages and cultures, people have pursued happiness, a concept which is more connected to leading a satisfactory life than with its actual meaning. However, happiness is defined by a range of positive and/or pleasant emotions, ranging from feeling...

Mental Health

Best Habit Tracker App for Lifestyle Change and Results

A healthy life is one based on good habits. However, the change process can be difficult and you might often feel tempted to quit, especially since you are not likely to see the progress right away. In order to succeed...

App

Weight Tracker App To Become Your Ideal Self

According to the World Health Organization, the rate of obesity has almost tripled in the past 30 years. Worldwide, there are 1.9 billion adults, aged over 18, who are overweight as of 2016. Using a weight tracker app can be...

Features

Use a Food Symptom Diary App to Understand Your Body Better

In our complex relationship with food, it's no secret that what we eat can significantly impact our health. Some foods are intricately linked to specific types of diseases, and certain individuals experience a range of symptoms that can be triggered...

Gastrointestinal

Cancer Survival Rates Through The Years in the US

Cancer has been lurking around even before the parents of millennial kids were born. Way back in the 1930s, there was a significant increase in people diagnosed with lung cancer. This type of cancer was primarily caused by smoking, making...

Cancer

The Best Keto Meal Plan and Menu for Beginners

Nowadays, there are various kinds of diets that are designed for different kinds of individuals. There is an Atkins nutritional approach which centers on insulin level control in the body system and the Zone diet which focuses on a balance...

Gastrointestinal

How to Relax Quickly in 3 Steps

Learning how to relax is crucial in the fast-paced environment the modern human contends with, which includes stimulating work, active social interactions, and the pursuit of personal hobbies. As the rhythm of life has accelerated with technological advancements, there's a...

Mental Health

The IBS Diet – Top 5 Diets for Improving Your Symptoms

Irritable bowel syndrome, often abbreviated as IBS, refers to a number of gastrointestinal manifestations that can occur on a long-term basis (chronic condition). One may experience diarrhea or constipation, as well as abdominal pain, bloating and cramps. Medication can alleviate...

Gastrointestinal

How To Track Your Sleep Using Fitbit (And Other Wearables!)

Sleep is necessary for us to be healthy. When we are asleep, the brain processes the information accumulated throughout the day and forms new connections. As for the rest of the body, it relaxes and uses the hours in which...

Sleep

Use a Stress Tracker App to Improve your Mental Health

Stress is one of the major factors that play a negative influence on the overall quality of life. It affects over 75% of adults worldwide, is often associated with anxiety and depression, as well as physical manifestations. Stress is a...

Mental Health