Benefits of Technology in Healthcare
Technological innovation has become the driving force of most modern industries. In fact, a large portion of the population cannot remember what life was like without the aid of technology. Those who grew up without technology probably appreciate these advancements even more because they understand how far we’ve come. The healthcare industry, in particular, has seen significant improvement due to new technologies. From Telehealth...
Health Benefits of Traveling
Traveling can be a lot of fun, especially when you are going places you’ve never been to before. But, did you know that there are actually a bunch of health benefits to traveling?! Yeah, you read that correctly. Imagine having a career AND traveling the country at the same time all while benefiting your health! In this blog, we’re going to explore some of the mental and physical health benefits of traveling as a locum tenens. See...
Medical Specialties with the Best Quality of Life and Other Findings
Every year Medscape releases the Physician Lifestyle & Happiness report. The report analyzes the quality of life and unique routines of physicians, and it lets you compare your own lifestyle habits and choices to others working in your specialty. As explained by Medscape, the report provides “insight from over 15,000 US physicians from more than 29 specialties, on various aspects of their personal and professional lives.” Since...
Benefits of Yoga on the Road for Locum Tenens
Constantly being on the road can take a large toll on both your physical and mental health. While eating right and exercise are very important, there are also many benefits of yoga on the road. While it isn’t as intense and sweaty as other workouts, it can have a hugely beneficial impact on your life and your health. There are a number of physical and mental benefits of yoga on the road. While they are not all blindingly obvious...
Healthy Snacks for Busy Physicians
As a physician you’re constantly spreading the healthy diet gospel to your patients, but do you practice what you preach? We understand that you’re busy working long hours and dealing with stressful situations, but setting aside a few minutes every day to eat healthy snacks can be very beneficial to your wellbeing. Here are six ideas for healthy snacks that are incredibly easy to prepare and will keep you energized throughout your...
Stethoscopes & Stress: Facts You Should Know About Physician Burnout
Physicians are faced with levels of job burnout that is absolutely off the charts. After all, it seems like the paperwork continues to pile up despite efforts get administrative tasks done. The pressure to get this done makes their days drag so much that they aren’t sure how they are going to live through each shift. Sometimes it can just leave them feeling absolutely out of gas. Although locum tenens, depending on their...