People-centric diabetes virtual care
25/9 By Jaydev Varma, Head of Product People-centric diabetes virtual careIn the Netherlands, we are still in the early stages of using technology in outpatient chronic care to improve outcomes at scale. In the case of type 2 diabetes, wider adoption cannot come soon...
Connecting people with local health initiatives
15/3/23 By Hilde Tuinen (Health Scientist) and Rahul Gannamani, M.D. (Ancora Founder and Head of Health Engagement)Connecting people with local health initiativesWe are introducing a new web page for people to connect with local health and wellbeing activities such as...
Getting healthier sustainably: the power of micro habits
20/6/23 By Rahul GannamaniGetting healthier sustainably: the power of micro habitsFor people to get healthy and stay healthy, lifestyle adjustments are often necessary. But new habits are difficult to maintain. Ancora's micro-habits approach is a powerful way to...
Transforming care delivery – the role of virtual care
12/12/22 By Jaydev Varma, Head of ProductTransforming care delivery - the role of virtual careIn this blog, we discuss the opportunity for virtual care to transform the current healthcare delivery model, helping to improve population health outcomes and patient...
Preventive health policies: the benefits for organizations
16/6 By Rianne Meijerman, Head of User Onboarding & New Business DevelopmentPreventive health policies: the benefits for organizationsInterest in good health is growing inside and outside of organizations. This is a big opportunity for employers, because healthy...
Preventive health interventions to increase health span
17/3 By Dr. Sipko van DamPreventive health interventions can increase health spanAverage life expectancy in the Netherlands has increased to 82 years over the past decades. But the average health span – the number of years during which a person can expect to enjoy...
Ancora drives powerful health results – customer story
30/9 By Cynthia Schultz Ancora drives powerful health results – customer storyCynthia Schultz started Ancora’s Health and Performance Premium program last year. Guided by Ancora, Cynthia embarked on a mission to eat more plant-based foods, drink less alcohol and get...
Sustainable employability: how to prioritize the mental health of your employees
22/9 By Annette Balk, Evelyne Rood and Rahul Gannamani Sustainable employability: how to prioritize the mental health of your employeesAmid ongoing volatility and uncertainty, many employees are experiencing a decline in their mental health. In this blog, we share...
How to make your employee wellbeing program a success
4/8 By Rianne Meijerman, Head of User Onboarding & New Business Development HOW TO MAKE YOUR EMPLOYEE WELLBEING PROGRAM A SUCCESSThe global health crisis has shown how important it is for employers to foster a caring culture through their wellbeing programs. In...
Sustainable employability: How to build a culture that nurtures employee health and wellbeing
17/6 By Rianne Meijerman, Head of User Onboarding & New Business Development SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYABILITY: HOW TO BUILD A CULTURE THAT NURTURES EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLBEINGAs organizations prepare for a post-pandemic work environment, employee health and wellbeing...
Why we analyze your genes
6/8 By Sipko van DamWhy we analyze your genesOur genes have an important influence on our health. While none of us can change our genes, we can use the insights coming from our genes to mitigate many different health risks. Take obesity for example. In some cases,...
Why we analyze your biomarkers
6/8 By José Castela ForteWhy we analyze your biomarkersDuring your Personal Onboarding with Ancora, we collect samples of your blood and urine so we can analyze your biomarkers. These molecules are incredibly important indicators of your health and form the basis of...