Digital health records can make you healthier according to a Nova Scotia woman who's part of a pilot project.
Alexa
Thompson tells Tide News having the ability to go online to keep track
of such things as her test results and blood pressure has turned her
situation around completely with her taking far better care of herself.
Thompson
has suffered from osteoarthritis for years and admits she was in pretty
rough shape at the end of last year but gaining more control over her
health has empowered her with a big change for the better in her
attitude.
Thompson
also keeps track online of what she eats and how much she exercises.
She adds it will likely save the healthcare system money in the long run
because she won't be as sick.