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“Farm-to-table” is out. “Grow Your Own” is the newest trend in food.
CORONA, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Container Technologies, Inc (Ticker: ACTX), said that GrowPods – the company’s unique Controlled Environment Farmsoffer a way to capture the next big trends in sustainability, healthy eating, and self-sufficiency.
According to the Wall Street Journal, chefs are redefining “farm-to-table” by overseeing the growing themselves. By utilizing high-tech, easy-to-operate hydroponic growing systems like GrowPodspeople can now grow their own leafy greens and certain fruits and vegetables.
GrowPods utilize an advanced hydroponic system. This gardening method uses nutrient-rich water
For the longest time, the coexistence of food insecurity and obesity was labeled a paradox. But now, the link between the two is undeniable.
Many consider food insecurity the result of both a dwindling economy and social disadvantage. But what is food insecurity? It’s defined as the lack of consistent access to enough healthy, adequate food due to household-level economic and social conditions. The research further credits food insecurity as the second-leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
the World Health Organization defines obesity as a complex, chronic disease that leads to abnormal or excessive
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Findings from one of the largest and longest-running studies show that there are multiple ways to eat a healthy diet and reap its benefits – be it following a Mediterranean-style diet, a plant-based diet, healthy dietary guidelines or a blend of eating patterns.Sasithorn Phuapankasemsuk/iStockPhoto / Getty Images
Blueberries, spinach, broccoli and salmon have long been regarded as so-called “longevity” foods. These, and many other nutritious foods, contain certain nutrients and phytochemicals that studies have linked to healthy aging.
Nutrition research, though, has shifted its focus away from isolated nutrients and single foods since we don’t eat these dietary components
Approximately one in nine households in the Kingston region is living with food insecurity, according to Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Public Health’s 2022 Cost of Eating Healthy Report.
The report, released Wednesday, says that it costs an average of $1,099 to purchase healthy food
The American Healthcare Industry has experienced many large-scale changes in the past few decades. This timeframe has afforded us many drastic reforms in the industry such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or the widespread shift towards Value-Based Care. However, the most noteworthy and significant change is the gradual adoption of software solutions into the healthcare industry. The digitization of healthcare has brought numerous benefits to healthcare organizations that are able to streamline their day-to-day operations. More importantly, these solutions have made life easier for care providers and patients by simplifying the delivery of care. In order for these complex
For immediate release: January 9, 2023
Boston, MA—A variety of healthy eating patterns are linked to reduced risk of premature death, according to a new study led by Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health researchers. They found that participants who scored high on adherence to at least one of four healthy eating patterns were less likely to die during the study period from any cause and less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, cancer, or respiratory disease, compared to people with lower scores. The findings are consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend multiple healthy eating
Most people think of CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) as an insurance company that covers individual services provided by physicians, FQHCs, hospitals, and other health care providers. Some people even think of it as a policy-writing agency for Medicare. It is true that CMS reimburses providers for services to millions of individual beneficiaries. However, since the Affordable Care Act came into action in 2010, CMS has been developing focused payment strategies that shift from fees for services to value-based care and a focus on population health.
Today, CMS’s second-highest strategic priority is prevention and population health. To this
Digital health is an all-encompassing term that refers to the care provided through eHealth and mHealth through advances in computing sciences.
Challenges or Gaps in Traditional Care
Major technological challenges faced by the healthcare industry have got to do with data processing, cybersecurity, and providing a user-friendly experience. However, advancements in each of these fields have proven to be profitable, and will continue to do so. Our focus here is more to do with the user experience aspect of digital health management.
There are quite a number of digital health care providers, rather, platforms that avail services outside the traditional