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11/08/2024

Stepping into the Forward CarePod™ to kickstart my Winter Arc left me pretty amazed. Fast, thorough, and zero friction—this is next level healthcare. 10/10 experience.

10/30/2024

Stepping into the Forward CarePod™ for my first Full Body Diagnostic was mind-blowing. Quick, comprehensive, seamless—this is the future of healthcare.

10/02/2024

All designed to build a custom plan that puts you in control of the future of your health. Build your plan now, CarePod is ready.

09/26/2024

Transforming healthcare one CarePod™ at a time: Dive into our feature with on CNN's 'Bold Pursuits' to see how Forward is reshaping access to health services. Some of these exciting features are still rolling out — stay tuned for what's next. Check it out!

09/23/2024

From skin scans to glucose monitoring - CarePod™ can do it all

09/18/2024

Step into the future with Stephanie as she experiences our groundbreaking Full Body Diagnostic for the first time in the heart of our R&D lab.

09/17/2024

Step into the future of healthcare with Dr. Yihan Chen 🩺. Discover how the CarePod™ is transforming IN-DEPTH health assessments with cutting-edge tech. A new era of accessible, comprehensive healthcare is here.

11/16/2023

CarePods are AI-powered and self-serve. They create immersive experiences, putting you in the driver’s seat of your health. Check it out: goforward.com/carepod-announce

11/15/2023

Announcing the Forward CarePod™, the World's First AI Doctor's Office. Learn more: goforward.com/carepod-announce

05/18/2022

Want to flex on social media and party in the most expensive stay in America? Just go visit your local hospital!

08/19/2021

Ever paid for health insurance, and then paid *a lot* more once you got sick? That's backwards...Forward is working to fix that, but in the meantime, send us your most ridiculous medical bills and we'll try to help pay them. Visit link below. https://bit.ly/2W0k7Fv

05/28/2021

What are COVID-19 antivirals? And why do vaccines remain the best defense?

Now that more than one-third of the American public has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, it’s a good time to appreciate the effort that has led to this point. The...

05/20/2021

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, here are some tips to help keep yourself safe from skin cancer as we all start flocking to the sun.

With spring in full bloom in most places and summer tantalizingly close, it makes sense that Skin Cancer Awareness Month is recognized each May. It’s the month when people start...

05/14/2021

S*x in the time of covid? The do's and don'ts of getting busy during a global pandemic.

When the prevailing message is to stay six feet apart from other people at all times, one of the things that may not have been top of mind during a...

05/12/2021

Healthy v unhealthy tech and how to balance it in your life

They’re out there everywhere: Stories that paint technology as the evil of our times. You don’t have to search far to find a laundry list of technology’s negative effects on...

05/05/2021

The pros and cons of researching your health concerns online.

One of the biggest conveniences of life in 2021 is the amount of information that is easily accessible without much effort. That applies to health and wellness as much as...

05/04/2021

Planning summer travel? Forward has you covered with tips about Covid vaccines and travel.

Among the many aspects of our daily lives that have been upended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel is near the very top of the list. As countries around the...

04/26/2021

Fully vaccinated? Here's what you should and shouldn't be doing.

For many people, getting the COVID-19 vaccine is seen as the light at the end of a longer-than-expected tunnel caused by the global pandemic. It’s not uncommon to hear those...

03/26/2021

Did you know that, as recently as the 19th century, healthcare professionals didn't wash their hands? Or that, in the 20th century, some MDs prescribed ci******es as a cure for indigestion?

If you thought long waits and expensive surprise bills were the only examples throughout history that show that , think again.

Humans have come a long way in how they treat and care for the sick. Many of the evolutionary improvements in healthcare throughout history have drastically increased life spans, as...

03/25/2021

With every passing day, more and more people are eligible to get — and are getting — their COVID vaccination. So what can you expect when it's your turn, and what should you do to prepare?

Forward physician Dr. Janushe Patel talks about her experience, and why you should treat getting the vaccine kind of like a hangover.

03/24/2021

According to almost half of Americans, when it comes to healthcare, what you pay for vs. what you get doesn't add all the way up.

That's why we're offering something different: More time with your doctor, more access to your data and more focus on keeping you healthy long-term, not just treating you when you're sick.

03/23/2021

If you're concerned about how vaccines will work on evolving coronavirus variants, read this.

Do the new coronavirus strains pose a dangerous threat to humans? Will vaccines protect against them? Here’s what we know about each variant so far.

03/22/2021

"If you're serious about being in optimal health, Forward is the place that will ensure you get there. Honestly, you can't put a price on health, but this is 100% worth the cost of admission. Welcome to the Future."

03/10/2021

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03/09/2021

Ever wonder why the focus around COVID-19 has been on creating vaccines, and not finding a cure? Here's why.

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters into its eight month (not to mention a third wave of infections in the U.S.), the call for world leaders and the drug manufacturers they’ve...

03/05/2021

What's up with the vaccine booster shot? Is it really necessary? Sure is — here's why.

Considering the chaotic vaccination distribution effort, you might be asking if you really need the second COVID vaccine dose. Yes, you do.

03/03/2021

"Wait — so if my heart is beating fast, that doesn't mean my blood pressure is high?"

Not necessarily. But here's what it does mean.

Wait — heart rate and blood pressure aren't the same thing? Nope. Here's the difference.

02/17/2021

With cold weather swirling, no wonder Winter is one of the hardest seasons on mental health. And if you're thinking you could use a day off from work for a bit of "you" time, you're not alone.

Good news, everyone: Many companies these days have a specific policy which protects their employees if they need to take a day off from work in order to focus on their mental health.

02/02/2021

Wondering what it's like to get the COVID vaccine?

We asked one of our recently vaccinated doctors to tell us about her experience — and what our members can expect when it's their turn.

All of Forward's primary care physicians have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what they said it was like.

01/27/2021

mRNA? Potassium chloride? Lipid nanoparticles?!? Here's what's in the COVID-19 vaccines, and how each ingredient helps keep you healthy.

Wondering what's in the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID vaccines, and whether their ingredients are safe? We analyzed each, and here's what we found.

01/26/2021

We’re working with state and city officials on securing the COVID-19 vaccine for our members as quickly as possible! Click the link to stay in the know on all Forward COVID vaccine distribution updates.

Last updated: January 26, 2021 At Forward, we’re working with state and city officials on securing the COVID-19 vaccine for our members as quickly as possible. Our medical staff is...

12/14/2020

The IRL Forward baseline exam is magical and all, but have you ever gotten a check-up from the comfort of your bed?

If the COVID-19 pandemic has brought anything into stark relief these last nine-ish months, it's that everything we used to do in person back in the good-ol'-days, that we now do over the vi

09/01/2020

As we approach the six month mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to feel exhausted and numb to our new reality. Now is not the time to give up. At Forward, we continue to adapt to the pandemic and roll out features to support our members at home – telemedicine should be more than a video call with your doctor. We are excited to push virtual care in a direction where telemedicine is a tool in a large ecosystem to better understand your health. Hear more from Forward’s Dr. Nate Favini on his six month update on our blog. https://blog.goforward.com/six-months-later-lessons-learned-on-covid-19-c4043477d222

08/26/2020

Foods that are high in minerals are excellent sources of electrolytes. For example, coconut water contains high amounts of potassium and sodium, and yogurt contains a high amount of calcium making both efficient post-workout snacks.

08/25/2020

Tips to Avoid Dehydration:
💧 Drink a glass of water when you wake up and before bed
🍊 Eat water-dense foods like oranges and tomatoes
🥤 Find a unit you like to get at least 8 cups a day (That's 6 La Croix cans!)

08/10/2020

No one should be lose access to healthcare in a global pandemic. Read more from Adrian Aoun, Founder & CEO, and Dr. Nate Favini, Medical Lead, about our thoughts on rewiring healthcare: https://blog.goforward.com/dont-bail-out-healthcare-rewire-it-fe2d8ad7a5f6

08/09/2020

In the face of a pandemic, it can seem like striving for happiness should be the least of your priorities. It's pretty important, though. Psychological resilience is the ability to use positive emotions to cope with and recover from negative events. Figuring out the small things to be grateful for when it seems like everything is falling apart can help you bounce back and be a more effective problem solver and support for the people around you.

08/07/2020

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. but is easily treated when detected early. Visit the doctor for any new spots that pop up or for existing spots that change in color, size, or shape. And like your mother told you, bring a hat and wear sunscreen!

08/06/2020

While it's true there are benefits to morning and evening workouts, the most important part is that you are integrating exercise into your day. Whether it's midday runs or midnight abs, the best time to workout is whenever it works for you.

08/05/2020

Neil said it best. Science gives you the truth. In this time, remember the work that scientists and researchers are doing in service of our health is based on facts – and nothing less.