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Will ‘Digital-First’ Health Plans Usher in Telehealth At-Scale? | Danielle Russella, American Well

Health Tech Dec 16, 2019• By JESSICA DAMASSA, WTF HEALTH Is healthcare on the way to ‘telehealth at-scale?’ We checked in with American Well’s Danielle Russella, President & GM of Health Plan Solutions, to rumor-check the buzz we’ve been hearing about “digital-first health plans” and what that means for the future of health plan coverage… Read More: Will ‘Digital-First’ Health Plans Usher in Telehealth At-Scale? | Danielle… »

Yes, middle age-spread is real — and dangerous

The signs first appeared at the age of 29. “I saw a photo of myself in a bathing suit,” says Arya Sharma. “I noticed folds that weren’t there before.” That he’d put on some weight was hardly a revelation. He was living in Berlin at the time and enjoying his share of beer and bratwurst.… Read More: Yes, middle age-spread is real — and dangerous »

Medical News Today: Study finds ‘strong link’ between vaping and depression

A recent study concludes that people who smoke electronic cigarettes are twice as likely to report clinical depression as those who have never vaped. The correlation was particularly strong among younger people. Share on PinterestA new study identifies a link between vaping and depression. Known as vaping, battery-powered e-cigarettes use heat to deliver an aerosol… Read More: Medical News Today: Study finds ‘strong link’ between vaping and… »

Brooklyn man says his low-tech invention thwarts ‘package pirates’

A Brooklyn man is on a crusade to thwart parcel poachers with a decidedly low-tech solution. “Why leave your package on the stoop for the package pirate to scoop?” rhymes Bob James, 59, creator of the Bob Box, an all-wood contraption secured by lock and key, which he claims is ideal for any front yard… Read More: Brooklyn man says his low-tech invention thwarts ‘package pirates’ »