What Does BMI Mean and How Does It Impact My Health?
By Vallari Kothari, MD, Griffin Faculty Physicians Endocrinologist Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of weight in relation to height. It is an inexpensive, easy and practical method to determine if you are underweight, at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. BMI is an estimate of body fat and an indicator of your risk for diseases that can occur with more […]
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Food Facts & Recipes for the New Year
The New Year is a great time to start fresh and discover new ways to improve your health and wellbeing. A good way to ease into better health is by taking simple steps to modify your diet to make sure your body is getting the most out of what you put in it. One of the first things we can […]
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Eat Smart For Your Heart
Knowing which foods to eat more of and which foods to limit is a powerful way to prevent heart disease and improve your overall health. Use the steps below to work toward a more heart-healthy diet. Here are five easy ways to eat smart for your heart. EAT THE RAINBOW Dark-green leafy vegetables help the body break down homocysteine, an […]
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What Men Can Do to Promote a Healthy Pregnancy
Some common sense paired with prevention can go a long way in having a healthy child. For couples actively seeking pregnancy, it can take months to achieve. If the woman is older, it can take even longer. But fertility, or a lack thereof, does not rest only with the woman. There are things men can do to increase both the […]
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Understanding Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer can often be found early, and sometimes even prevented, by having regular screening tests. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers. Symptoms of Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer often has no symptoms in the early stages. Symptoms may not appear until the cancer is advanced. The most common symptom is bleeding from the […]
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Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Lungs
Along with your heart, your lungs are among your most vital organs. That’s why it’s wise to take proactive steps to keep them healthy. An investment in lung health will pay dividends just like an investment in heart health. Here are a few tips for optimal lung health. 1. Quit Smoking If you smoke, take active steps to stop smoking. […]
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How to Exercise While Traveling
Whether you’re a business traveler who’s constantly flying or you plan on vacationing with your family over the summer, you can still maintain a fitness routine. You don’t need even access to gym equipment, workout clothes, and regular routine, it just requires a little more preparation and creativity to make it happen. It is possible to stay on track with […]
Read MoreSoftball Teams Raise $3,000 for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness
The Ansonia and Derby high school softball teams recently presented Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel with a donation of $3,000 to The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital. The funds were raised at Derby High School’s 11th Annual Pink Softball Game held on April 23. Organized by former Griffin Hospital employee and Derby High School Softball […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Smoking Cessation Starting July 18
Griffin Health offers free education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting July 18. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Monday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for July 18 and 25, and Aug., 1 and […]
Read MoreGriffin Health Recognizes Dedicated, Exemplary Employees
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Griffin Health recently honored more than 600 employees and physicians who reached service milestones of 5 years and more, and announced the Employee of the Year Award winners for 2020, 2021 and 2022 at its 50th Annual Service Awards Dinner at Aria in Prospect. COVID-19 Testing Customer Service Representative Bryan Bostic […]
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