This column is always on the lookout for ways in which technology can improve the quality of life of senior citizens, and help aging folks remain independent as long as possible. Today I’m pleased to introduce you to a website that offers information that will advanced those goals.
Healthmonitor.com bills itself as “the leading online health destination for patients, condition sufferers, and caregivers.” They employ a number of professional editors who cover topics like:
- Arthritis
- Allergies & Asthma
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Digestion & Diet
- General Health
- Heart Care
They review medical journals and reports the latest news and updates in the medical field.
- Some recent articles are
- Make the most of your A1c Results
- New approaches to fight risk factors for stroke
- Inflammation at the heart of coronary artery disease
- Calming stress
- You’re tired all the time
- Insomnia – a common sleep complaint
- No need to dispair over loos of hair
- Is it true that heart failure can cause dementia and/or Alzheimer’s?
The site also answers common medical questions and offers several tools for assessing and maintaining individual health, such as
- Body mass indicator
- Daily calories needs calculator
- Daily health tracker
- Personal medical log
Stop by and take a look at this great website and bookmark it as a destination when you have questions about your health.

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