Get a Leg Up on Your Surgical Rehab with Alter-G
Rehabilitation is an important part to a successful surgery as it helps us recover from the procedure and make sure our bodies are ready to handle any increased physical ability the surgery provides. For joint replacement and bariatric surgery patients, focusing on fitness BEFORE surgery can help boost the healing effects of rehabilitation and prevent injury. Pre-habilitation is the process […]
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Out-of-this-World Technology to Take Your Training to the Next Level
Need to get back in shape after an injury, surgery or just to improve your health, but you’re worried about pushing your limits too hard or too soon? Griffin Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation have innovative exercise technology that can help you ease back to better health one easy step at a time. Get to Know the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill […]
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Sprains, Stains, and Overuse – Treating Sports Injuries and Returning to Play Safely
No one likes the dreaded injury that keeps them out of high school, college or recreational sports for days, weeks, or more. Here are some common injuries that many high school and college athletes face, how to help treat them, and information on an innovative way for athletes to practically float their way back into the game. Common Sports Injuries […]
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The Power of Gratitude
What if you could experience remarkable physiological and psychological benefits in your life tomorrow? How about – better heart health, more energy, less inflammation, healthier heart rhythms, fewer aches and pains, better digestion, reduced stress, anxiety and depression, improved sleep, deeper personal relationships? What if one daily practice could give you all these benefits and more? That one daily practice is gratitude. […]
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Silent warning signs of diabetes
The early warning signs of diabetes can be hard to spot at first, and people sometimes mistake them for stress or fatigue. More than 38 million Americans have diabetes — 11% of U.S. adults — and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 23% of them are undiagnosed. Millions of others are considered at high risk for […]
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Health and Wellness Tips to Get You Through the Summer and Beyond
Summer is here, and it’s a great time to be outside and enjoy time with family and friends. Have a safe, healthy summer with these simple tips! 1. Watch the sun. When we think of summer, we think of sunny days spent outside. Make sure you take proper precautions to protect your skin against burns and long-term damage such as […]
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Refreshing Summer Recipes
Relax and enjoy the taste of summer with these light, simple, and refreshing recipes! STRAWBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD SERVES 3-4 INGREDIENTS 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon coconut oil 4 cups fresh baby spinach, baby kale, or baby arugula 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced red onion 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted 1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) […]
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
Male hormones (called androgens) are needed for the prostate to work as it’s supposed to. This also keeps the prostate at a normal size. As men age, the prostate changes and grows, while androgen levels go down. These may cause changes in the cells that can lead to prostate cancer. Tumors that grow in the prostate can cause problems with […]
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Mental Flexibility
When we think of flexibility, most people probably imagine stretching or yoga instead of our thoughts. But what if we could cultivate a flexible mindset to promote good health in our mental and emotional wellbeing? Our mind is like a muscle, the more ways that we stretch it, the more flexible it becomes. With practice and awareness, we can begin […]
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Planning a Pregnancy
The decision to have a baby is one of the biggest you will make in your lifetime. When you are ready to take this step, there are a few things you can do to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. A Preconception Healthcare Visit Schedule a preconception visit with your doctor before you try to get pregnant. During […]
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