Introduction

Whether you’re looking to get in better shape, prevent an illness, or manage a chronic condition, I hope you’ll find that this book offers resources that help you be the best version of yourself. Advancements in health care technology are impacting how we approach our own personal health and fitness, and the way we receive medical care. We now enjoy a more active role in our health care management by using websites, apps, and smart tools to monitor our exercise, improve our diet, interact with our doctors, and even track how well we are responding to a treatment. The best thing about these technological leaps is that they are helping us to prevent illnesses and not just manage them.

You won’t find a bunch of technical jargon in this ...

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