How to Start a New Health Routine and Stick with It
How many times have you said to yourself, “I’m going to eat right, exercise every day, go to bed early, save and budget my money.”? How many times has that actually happened or lasted for longer than a week? Chances are you are like 96 percent of the population who have set resolutions and have not achieved them. There are […]
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November 2021 Health e-Connection
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time for raising awareness about a disease that is reaching epidemic proportions in the US and around the world. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2020, cases of diabetes have risen to an estimated 34.2 million (roughly 10.2% of the population). Type 2 diabetes accounts for […]
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How to Increase Your Fiber Intake
Getting enough fiber is important for overall health and well-being. Fiber 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. For individuals diagnosed with diabetes, fiber — particularly soluble fiber […]
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The Best Foods for Kidney Health
Kidneys are small organs located underneath the rib cage, on each side of the spine. They are responsible for filtering waste out of the blood and excreting it out of the body through urine. Kidneys also balance the body’s fluid and electrolyte levels and play a significant role in overall health Diabetes increases a person’s blood glucose, or blood sugar, […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital, HiM offers free prostate screenings Nov. 30
Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 4-6 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 30 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby. Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree […]
Read MoreThe Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center and incentaHEALTH Partner to Offer a Free Virtual Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program to Lower Naugatuck Valley Residents
The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center (PRC) is partnering with Colorado-based digital health company incentaHEALTH to offer a free online diabetes prevention program to study volunteers from Lower Naugatuck Valley as part of a research project to improve health in low-income communities. The Healthy Me program is a year-long virtual lifestyle change program to help people reduce their risk for type […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital Offers Free Smoking Cessation Starting Dec. 8
Griffin Health offers free education, advice and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Dec. 8. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Wednesday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for Dec. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the […]
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Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is characterized by an excess of blood glucose, otherwise known as blood sugar. The three common types of diabetes are: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. These conditions can cause a variety of symptoms, the most common early signs can include: fatigue, increased frequency of urination (especially at night), unexplained weight loss, blurry vision and increased […]
Read MoreOctober 2021 Health e-Connection
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time for everyone to help raise breast cancer awareness and to celebrate the successes of breast cancer screening and improvements in breast cancer treatment. The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital offers advanced breast cancer screening and diagnosis, including genetic counseling and testing services to help individuals and their […]
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