Welcome to the Dedication Health wellness blog. Here you will find tips for diet, exercise, or stress relief as well as current trends in the healthcare industry and technology.
How to Be Active at Any Age: Move More, Sit Less Americans should sit less and move more, even if that activity comes in tiny chunks, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ new physical activity guidelines. The guidelines urge Americans to get at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic
A new study appearing in BMJ Journals highlights the importance of finding a personal doctor you feel comfortable with and staying with them. The paper, called “Continuity of care with doctors—a matter of life and death?” was designed to explore whether or not there is a correlation between positive health outcomes and the
If one of your new year’s resolutions is to eat healthy in 2019, that’s great! But where do you start? From misconceptions like equating healthy eating with bland food and unsustainable fad diets, there are numerous factors that make healthy eating seem like a complicated affair. But it doesn’t have to be
With a new year approaching, it’s that time again when we start to consider our hopes, dreams, and goals. It might be that you are reflecting on what you had set out to achieve this year and didn’t quite accomplish, yet you are adamant that 2019 is going to be the year
Concierge Medical Services You Probably Didn’t Know About You’ve probably heard by now that concierge medical services are designed to provide superior care, but what does that mean? Many expect concierge medicine to be what’s depicted on TV and reserved for the elite and celebrities. The reality is it’s not just about
There are various health membership options and concierge medical plans offered in Chicago. Unlike other methods to manage your healthcare and costs, such as insurance, each health membership plan is determined by the individual provider, so you will see differences from one practice to the next. On this page, we’ll go over
How much does concierge medicine cost? The simple answer is, probably less than you think. On this page, we’ll break down some of the common expenses at a national level and identify how you could actually save money by joining a concierge medical practice. How Much Does Concierge Medicine Cost? Before we
If you’re running a search for “Pulmonary care near me”, chances are that time is of the essence. Pulmonary doctors, referred to as pulmonologists, are internists who have additional training which allows them to focus on the respiratory system. This includes the lungs, upper airways, thoracic (chest) cavity, and chest wall. Other
Unfortunately running a search for “concierge care near me” often pulls up a very short list, if anything at all. If you’ve done so recently, you probably know the many benefits of concierge care; more time with your physician, a focus on total wellness, a sense of ease when it comes to
When comparing an internist vs family doctor, it can be difficult to tell the difference between the two at first. After all, insurance companies sometimes cover either as a primary care physician and either can treat you for various reasons. However, there are distinct differences in the two, and to determine which
