Five Reasons You Should See Your Doctor Every Year
As your partners in health, Griffin Health believes a yearly visit to your doctor is critical to maintaining and managing your health for the long term. Our focus on wellness exams at Griffin Faculty Physicians is on the prevention of serious diseases, so you stay healthy, avoid or delay the onset of diseases, and take control of your health. Here are […]
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A Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent Diabetes (and Even Reverse It)
The rate of type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing around the world. Approximately 88 million American adults have prediabetes, which puts you at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Scary, but true: One in five people who have diabetes don’t even know they have it. Research suggests that a healthy lifestyle can prevent diabetes […]
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An Insightful Tool in Treating Breast Cancer
Genetic testing and counseling have become an important preventive health measure in breast cancer care, providing individuals with critical information that can make a significant difference in treating the disease. Some cancers are caused by mutations in a person’s genes (some are caused by other types of mutations not in genes). Some of these gene variants are passed down through […]
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Lifestyle Tips to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Every year in the United States, approximately 245,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow out of control, and can form a tumor, and may invade nearby healthy tissue. There are many factors that can influence your chance of getting breast cancer. Some factors you cannot change, such as your family history […]
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Prostate Cancer Screenings
Many men die each year from prostate cancer without ever experiencing symptoms. Prostate cancer screening can help identify the disease early on, when treatment is most effective. There are many different recommendations for prostate cancer screening from many medical organizations. There is also debate over the benefits of screening. The most important step you can take is to discuss screening […]
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Warning Signs for Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 20,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2025, and nearly 13,000 will die from the disease. There are steps you can take for early detection and preventive measures. It is important for women to be aware of early warning signs of ovarian cancer. You are able to help catch it […]
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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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What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome, or Syndrome X, is derived from a group of five risk factors that increase the development of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. These five risk factors are: High blood pressure High blood glucose levels Excess fat around the waist High cholesterol levels Low levels of good cholesterol Any one of these risk factors alone doesn’t mean that you […]
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