Author Archives: Health

Bassett Healthcare Network, Optum partner to advance quality care, better patient experiences

Photo: Martin Barraud/Getty Images Hospital operator Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, New York is collaborating with Optum on the former’s clinical and operational performance, in a partnership focused on quality, affordable healthcare for patients across central New York, the organizations announced this week. Optum will provide Bassett Healthcare Network with a range of services including… Read More »

Will Smith’s Empty Barbell Squat Contains a Valuable Lesson for Men Over 50

Will Smith and several of his celebrity friends are committed to getting into the best shape of their lives over the next few months as part of a recently announced YouTube series, but Smith is also learning that the smartest way to begin a sudden weight loss transformation isn’t always the most social media-friendly. Earlier… Read More »

Student project on understanding emerging diseases via internet searches

You’re not feeling well so you open a search engine and type: fever, dry cough, hoping to find hints of what you may have. A handful of days later, you’re feeling worse, and you type in: trouble breathing. It turns out you’re not the only one who’s doing this, and a Harvard senior’s research project… Read More »

8 Benefits Of High-Intensity Exercise

There are many ways you can work out and get healthy. By going to the gym, you can enjoy workouts based on sports or the latest trends. You can even decide to simply exercise in your home using online tutorials. However, the problem with regular workouts is that they can use up too much of… Read More »