For today's latest in health segment, we look at solutions for two different kinds of patients -- one for those with genetic diseases and another for healthy people looking to stay that way. First, we start with a new algorithm that could improve the diagnosis of rare diseases. Second, we look at a New York City lab that educates patients on making healthy lifestyle changes.

For some people, their yearly checkup is as easy as heading downstairs on their lunch break, as some companies are moving toward health care methods that put the physicians closer to the workers. That does not necessarily mean, though, that health care has improved at these companies, an author and health director said. Carolyn Engelhard , director of the Health Policy Program in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine , co-authored the book

With seemingly a new fad diet coming out every week, a recent movement has turned to anti-dieting, focusing more on wellness rather than weight. The best approach, though, may be a middle ground individualized to what each person needs, according to a registered dietitian-nutritionist. Samantha Cassetty is a contributing nutritionist for NBC News Better . In her article “Is the anti-diet movement leading us astray?” , she said there are a lot of good ideas to take away from the anti-diet

A growing trend in high-stress, demanding jobs is the “positive stress movement,” when people expose themselves to extreme temperatures, diets and exercise as a way to improve longevity. At Palo Alto Investors, though, the focus is on a far less radical approach to helping us perform better for longer. Dr. Joon Yun is a physician and the president and managing partner of Palo Alto Investors, LLC . He also created and sponsored the Palo Alto Longevity Prize , launched in 2014, which provides a $1

When it comes to endurance, do you think it's all in your head? Maybe with a little more mental power the body can achieve anything. Although your brain plays a crucial roll, the relationship between mind and body is what matters most when it comes to endurance, according to our next guest, an author, journalist and runner. Alex Hutchinson is the author of the book “Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.” He started out as a middle/long-distance runner for the

Health and wellness is a popular topic these days. It's not just exercising or eating well anymore. With increased interest comes some new ideas – and new research to back them up. Some of those ideas can seem a little extreme. That’s what we’re exploring this time on “Take Care,” tune in for more on health and wellness extremes. You’ll hear discussions on new algorithms to help diagnose rare disease, the idea of “positive stress” and what it means for our longevity, why the anti-diet movement

Where do you get your health and wellness information? If we asked that question a few decades ago, you may have answered with the name of your primary care physician. But things have changed. In the information age, understanding what's best for your health and wellness is not always easy. From the latest fad diet to the most recent study on the effects of drugs, treatment, environmental stressors -- what should you be paying attention to and what should you ignore? We explore these topics on "

Electronic medical records have replaced paper records in most health settings, but in the huge and varied medical world, there is room for improvement. Greg Kenien, cardiologist and chief medical information officer at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, has a bird's-eye view of the changing world of medical records. “Ultimately, the potential is enormously for the good, but we’re having some growing pains now,” Kenien said. He said he likes the potential of using these medical records to track

What’s in the way of achieving the best possible patient outcomes? It’s a question health practitioners ask themselves daily. In some cases, it’s reporting and paperwork , in others accessibility . Today we talk about why your electronic medical records -- where they’re available and how they’re delivered -- could be holding you back from receiving the best care. Our guest on “Take Care,” WRVO’s health and wellness show, is Arthur Allen . He’s eHealth editor at POLITICO Pro . We drew inspiration

You may not remember the college days you spent pouring over the latest studies to make a point in that big paper due a lot sooner than you'd hoped. Spring break was far more memorable. But it's worth noting that primary sources, like medical studies and clinical trials, hold the details and caveats that articles written about those same studies often don't. As someone who's in charge of your own medical care, you probably want the facts. But combing through a clinical trial isn't the easiest