We’re hiring an intern!
Biotricity Inc., an innovative medical technology company, has an immediate opening for a Health Outcome Improvements Intern. We are looking for the young and hungry! This is an…
Abnormal heart rhythm: All about arrhythmias
Here at Biotricity we are trying to raise awareness about heart rhythm abnormalities, also known as arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. The human heart is a magnificent piece…
Heart attack: What it is and why does it happen?
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Over the course of a year, approximately 790,000 Americans have a heart attack, and of these cases 580,000 are a…
What is a heart monitor?
If you have experienced any sort of heart attack symptoms, like chest pain or shortness of breath, if you’ve had a stroke, or if you suffer from suspected heart problems or…
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AF or AFib, is one of the most prevalent heart rhythm disorders today. According to a 2014 Journal of the American College of Cardiology study,…
Amazing apples: An apple a day can keep the cardiologist at bay
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We couldn’t write a blog post about apples being good for your health without mention of the old proverb which, it turns out, is quite true.…
The difference between clinical wearables and fitness wearables
Today, wearable lifestyle devices are readily available to the average and generally healthy person. Lifestyle devices, like the Fitbit fitness trackers or the Apple Watch, are…
Beets help our hearts beat stronger
When you think of revamping your diet to include more vegetables, your mind probably imagines leafy greens like kale, a “superfood” with hype—but let me suggest another option:…
Patient engagement can be improved by medical wearables
Patient engagement is the cornerstone of population health management and value-based care. Engaging patients is not just about providing individuals with basic health information…
Maintenance intervention could be the key to maintaining weight loss
Maintenance intervention could be the key to successfully sustaining weight loss, suggests a new study. After initial weight loss, most people regain weight at an average rate of…
Heart disease and stroke are linked to stress
Researchers have recently found a link between the amygdala and heart disease, otherwise known as cardiovascular disease (CVD). The amygdalae, or the “fear center” in the brain,…
Raw food alternative to treating type 2 diabetes
There are myriad causes for Diabetes, but often prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes cases are preventable and, potentially, treatable to the point of being curable. Nutrition is one…