I’d like to manage the health of my sick family member. How can I do this?
Handy Health’s family tree feature makes managing the health of loved ones easy. Follow the steps below to manage the health of a loved one: Within the app, navigate to My Family Tree. To add a new family member, click Add a Family Member. You can either Create a New Family Member to fully manage […]
How do I find a specific health record when I have so many?
When you create a health record you can add a tag to help you filter for results. Follow the steps below to learn how: When creating a health record, add a tag that will help you remember what the record contains. For example, if you’d like to store a blood test, type in the phrase […]
How can I find out when I last took my medication?
The easiest way to do this is by viewing your intake log. Follow the steps below to access your intake log: On the home screen under Today’s Medication, click on the medication that you’d like to have a look at. From here, scroll to the bottom of the page to view the Intake log.
How do I add new medication/access My Medication?
If you’re looking to add a new medication to your medication list, follow the simple steps below: On the home page under Today’s Medication, click View All. This will bring you to My Medication. To add a new medication, click the orange + button at the bottom right of the screen. Follow the steps to […]
How do I log my medication intake on the app?
You can easily note the time you take your medication using the steps below: On the home page under Today’s Medication, navigate to the medication you’d like to log. The handy medication reminder will let you know what time your medication is due. Click the grey circle with the time you’ve scheduled to take your […]
How can I see all my blood sugar readings?
Viewing all your blood sugar readings, or any health stat readings, is easy! Follow the steps below to learn how: On the home page, under Your Stats, navigate to Blood Sugar. Click on the blood Sugar tab. At the bottom of the page you’ll find your Blood Sugar Log with the date and time of […]
New Cancer Research Looks Promising
A ground-breaking study from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities showed that engineered T cells, a type of immune cell found in the body, can overcome physical barriers to allow a patient’s own immune system to fight tumors. This exciting research could improve cancer therapies for millions worldwide. Your immune system is a complex network […]
Chronic Illness Myths – Debunked
Living with a chronic illness can be stressful and daunting. It can sometimes feel like an unmanageable challenge. It can be demoralising, scary, isolating, and frustrating. As many with chronic illnesses will attest, it is a persistent long-term health condition, and if not managed it can affect their quality of life. Chronic diseases are long-term […]
Not All Cholesterol is Created Equal
Cholesterol has a bad reputation due to its well-known connection with heart disease, but did you know that only about 20% of the cholesterol in your bloodstream comes from the food you eat? Your body, specifically your liver and intestines, makes the rest! Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your body and plays […]
Managing Your Health Shouldn’t Be Hard
If there’s one thing that we learned from 2020, it’s the importance of good health. People around the world are now much more aware of the need to manage health intelligently, and there’s an increasing trend in individuals taking proactive measures to protect themselves and their families. We all know that good health is vital […]
