It seems like there are technological advances almost daily now, and as technology becomes more advanced the way in which we manage our lives and wellbeing becomes ever more connected too. Take the latest smart watches, or ‘wearables’ for example. These tiny pieces of technology not only tell the time but allow us to send and receive messages, take phone calls and even our heart rate.
With this in mind, and with the over subscription of many local health services in many countries, how easy is it to monitor and manage your health online?
Your general health
Looking after your general health and wellbeing has never been easier, either your body or your mind. With apps such as Headspace readily available to download onto smart phones or tablets, you are only ever a tap away from some mindfulness to help ease the stresses of your daily life. With online medical services too, you can also check on symptoms and ailments without having to trouble your local physician and find suitable remedies.
For those wanting some more details of their health picture, combining wearable tech with connected devices can mean a full overview of your general health including heart rate, amount of exercise and, with some apps, your weight, BMI and even blood pressure! All of these mean that you can easily see where some changes in your lifestyle might be beneficial to your overall health and wellbeing.
Something more serious?
If you are concerned you may have more sinister symptoms, you should always seek the assistance of a medical professional but services such as WebMD or the NHS’ own service in the UK allow you to check up on niggling symptoms without having to make an appointment first.
Online information and technology is not a replacement for doctors, of course, but can assist you and them in the tracking and management of symptoms.
Allergens, reactions and eczema
Managing allergic reactions, such as hay fever, or irritations such as eczema can also be assisted with a little research online. Websites such as https://uk.klarify.me/ provide a wealth of information and products designed to help you manage and combat these illnesses which cause so much irritation to so many people.
With products available to order as well as new research and advice and guidance, these services are invaluable when you are looking for more information about a condition affecting you and new methods of trying to combat them.