In 1996, the year Congress passed its landmark health privacy law, there was no Apple Watch, no Fitbit, no Facebook support groups or patients tweeting about their medical care. Health data was between you, your doctor, and the health care system. More than two decades later, that law — the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability… Read More »
It’s a tale as old as time: You buy a rock-hard avocado in the store, then wait patiently for it to hit peak ripeness. Next thing you know, it’s overripe, brown, and mushy. Talk about a finicky fruit! Its like the stars need to ~magically~ align in order to find an avocado in that narrow… Read More »
Get the Better newsletter. SUBSCRIBE Dec. 27, 2018 / 11:22 PM GMT By Samantha Cassetty, RD Another year, another chance to look back at the diet and wellness trends that captured our attention in 2018. It’s not a surprise that the keto diet was the most-searched diet term on Google this year, according to their… Read More »
As people get older it is quite noticeable how their dreams of wealth and status are slowly moderated and how health becomes a focus. Health is something that young people tend to take for granted. Their bodies are strong, and they bounce back from almost anything. Wear and tear and the demands of everyday use… Read More »
Jason Oberfest, formerly the CEO of Mango Health, has joined Apple’s health team.