And how Calcium can help you make it happen! 2023 is here and it feels like everyone is ready for a change! The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) put out their top ten list, and Calcium is here to help you execute your goals (ACSM, 2023). Wearable...
Functional medicine practitioners can leverage the latest technology to improve their bottom line and their patient’s health outcomes. This article is the final in a three-part series on the importance of functional medicine (and health) for men and the benefits of...
Good overall health leads to strong sexual health—and keeps you looking and feeling young This article is part of a series on the importance of functional medicine (and health) for men and how technology can be used to support a healthy lifestyle. In our previous...
This article is the first in a three-part series on the importance of functional health for men and how technology can be used to support a healthy lifestyle. As we age, things become more difficult to do. You may be a bit slower walking up the stairs. Or more worried...
Starting a healthy lifestyle and turning it into a routine can be daunting to say the least. If you’ve struggled with your weight, have had fitness goals fall by the wayside, or you’ve been diagnosed with a medical issue that can be helped with improved diet and...
Diabetes adversely affects almost one billion people worldwide. It’s a complex and complicated disease that has many associated causes (poor diet, lack of access to health information) and effects (heart disease, stroke, etc.). Because of its complexity there are...
Whether you’ve just begun or you’re a seasoned Calcium client, you have probably entered information and received a HealthIndex score. This feature connects to a device, uploading your biometrics. Pulling from 5 categories: Movement, Rest, Nutrition, Physical and...
Let’s be honest, we’re all a little beat right now. Between the pandemic stress, winter weather, lack of sunshine, it’s kind of hard to keep it all going. Then all of a sudden, a sniffle turns into congestion, and you have a cold or flu. Aside from the sideways looks...
In the last months of his tenure, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a call to action against the nation’s most prevalent and treatable chronic health condition. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension has become an all too common health condition in the...
Learn about the history of blood pressure readings and what they actually measure Checking your blood pressure is a required part of every check-up with your primary physician, as well as every visit to the emergency room or urgent care clinic. And if you have to stay...
While most of the counties with the highest prevalence of chronic illnesses are concentrated in the South, chronic conditions have been trending up across the entire U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 in 10 Americans have a chronic...
Low-impact exercise is a form of exercise that involves less impact with the floor or the ground and less strain on your joints. High-impact exercises such as running and performing jumping jacks are higher in intensity and harder on the body. Some exercises, such as...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented people around the world with both physical and mental health challenges. Staying strong and healthy both physically and emotionally while social distancing can be difficult. If circumstances force you to quarantine, look for ways to...
No one would buy a new car without doing some research, shopping around and taking a test drive. So why do Americans seem to accept the high costs of healthcare without conducting the same research? In comparison to other developed countries we use the same amount and...
As every parent knows, kids have tremendous energy and are constantly growing. And all that energy and growth requires a lot of feeding and eating. Our children’s brains also need to stay engaged when they're learning all day, and this requires a healthy diet filled...
Accessing our healthcare records should be as easy as finding out our credit score. Recent legislation — such as the recently publicly-commented on HHS proposal — is finally a step in the right direction. The rules would do what the government initially intended over...
Understanding and harnessing the powerful potential of EHRs The U.S. and much of the world is undergoing a profound transformation in how medical and health records are created, stored, used and shared. The digitization of health records has been a huge and expensive...
Understanding blood tests and what those elements and numbers on your results mean. Have you ever felt confused when reviewing your blood test results? You’re not alone. Even medical professionals needed time and training to fully understand what the results really...
Why Consumers Need to Take Control of Their PHR Remember the last time you were sick and had to go to your doctor or even hospital? The nurses and physicians probably bombarded you with questions, conducted physical exams and maybe even ran some blood tests. Their...
"Mindfulness" has become a common buzzword in many health-related conversations, but understanding what this word really means can help you to improve your way of life. Being mindful or aware of where you are, what you're thinking, and what you're doing is the essence...
Under our current complex healthcare system, costs have spiraled out of control and consumers are increasingly disconnected from the providers and services they need to manage healthcare for themselves and their families. People-driven health seeks to empower and...
“Sir, Maybe You Should Be More Responsible For Your Own Healthcare.” As many of you know, I’m a serial entrepreneur. But that’s not why I’m launching Calcium. The impetus for this new adventure came a year ago as I underwent a familiar struggle for many healthcare...