Griffin 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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Top Five Health Screenings for Men
Getting screening tests done early is one of the most important things a man can do for his health. Screenings find diseases early, before you have symptoms, when they’re easier to treat. With early detection, outcomes are much more successful. There are many tests, but here are the top five (not based on age or risk factors). Prostate Cancer – Prostate cancer is the […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Putting on Sunscreen
We all know how important it is to protect our skin from too much sun exposure, but some of the details can be a bit tricky. Follow these do’s and don’ts about sunscreen and you’ll keep your skin healthy and sunburn free all year! DO put sunscreen on before you go outside. This is because most chemical formulas need to be […]
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Recipes for Guys that Grill
Most men love to grill, and what better time of year to grill than summer? Here are some tasty summer grilling recipes dad will love to make. Dijon-Herb Turkey Kebabs Serves 3-4 Ingredients 1 pound turkey tenderloin cut into large chunks 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons coconut aminos 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary […]
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Warning Signs of Depression
It’s normal to experience periods of sadness, especially after a challenging event such as losing a loved one, job loss, or a traumatic injury or diagnosis. Occasionally feeling down is to be expected, but when sad feelings don’t pass with time or start to impact many areas of your life, these could be signs of depression. It can be difficult […]
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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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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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10 Healthy Morning Habits to Try Now
Your health may not be your first thought in the morning, but the morning is the best time to start healthy habits. How you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. Here are ten healthy morning habits to try. Start with one or a few and work at them until you’ve mastered them. Then add some others. […]
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How to Sneak More Fiber into Your Diet
Getting enough fiber is important for your health. For starters, it can prevent or reduce constipation which is good for colon health. It may also help with weight loss and maintenance. Fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, as well as reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. The Institute of Medicine recommends at least 38 grams of […]
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