Posted in health consumerism on Apr. 14, 2008 by Lisa Currie
From Newsweek…
We’re all the products of our environment and our genes. But when it comes to health, which factor is the trump card? Would a woman with a family propensity for ovarian cancer avoid coming down with the disease if she were raised on a macrobiotic diet in pollution-free rural North Dakota? Or on the [...]
Posted in health consumerism on Apr. 7, 2008 by Lisa Currie
Being a knowledgeable consumer when it comes to your own health care, especially post-graduation, can make all the difference in ensuring your health needs are being met. This article from CNN.com offers suggestions for helping your doctor help you.
Dr. Adam Dimitrov doesn’t play favorites with patients. But he does have a few favorite patients — ones who [...]
From He’s Fit…
Understanding what you’re reading, who is behind what you’re reading and why they might have an interest in you is a very important aspect of becoming an educated consumer. I recently experienced the marketing techniques of nutrition professionals, and how their choice of URL’s could play a role in America’s education about nutrition. [...]