Decoding Nutrition Labels
by Griffin Health Communications & Public Affairs Intern Celina Daigle With so many food choices out there, how can you know if what you are putting into my body is considered healthy or not? Grocery stores are filled with a variety of frozen, fresh, and packaged foods. Some are processed and others are organic, which can make it a bit […]
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Why Every Woman Should Get a Mammogram
By Griffin Health Communications & Public Affairs Intern Celina Daigle Understanding the Reward of Knowing about Your Breast Health Many women may wonder, “Do I need a mammogram?” The short and simple answer is yes. A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast that can find cysts, abnormal non-cancerous growths, and cancer. Additionally, a mammogram shows fibrocystic changes which […]
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Celebrating Connecticut’s Leadership in Breast Cancer Screening
By Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness Medical Director Denise Barajas, MD, and Griffin Health Commnications and Public Affairs Intern Celina Daigle This year, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has a special meaning for Connecticut as recently enacted national laws show how our home state is a leader in making sure women get the support for optimal breast cancer detection and treatment. […]
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Keeping Your Joints Healthy as You Age
by Griffin Health Communications Intern Celina Daigle As we age, our posture and walking patterns change, cartilage wears away, bones lose mass and density, and fluid in our joints decrease. This can cause pain, stiffness, and a lower range of motion. Understanding how aging affects our joints and how to manage joint health can help us maintain and potentially improve […]
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How to Care for a Hernia and How to Avoid Future Ones
This health information blog was written by Griffin Faculty Physicians General Surgeon Dr. Leland Soto. Hernias are a common health condition that are usually non-life threatening, but they shouldn’t be overlooked. A hernia is often a visible bulge in the abdomen, the groin and upper thigh. They develop when tissue or organs push through an opening in the abdominal wall. […]
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Think You Have a Hernia?
This health information blog was written by Griffin Faculty Physicians General Surgeon Dr. Leland Soto. Hernias are a common health condition that affect many men and women across the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over five million people in the U.S. suffer from hernias annually. Researchers have also found that more than 27 percent of […]
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That Feeling of Indigestion May Be Gallstones
This health information blog was written by Griffin Faculty Physicians General Surgeon Dr. Deepali Jain. It’s late on Friday night. You finally lay down after a wonderful night of food and fun with friends and family. Your heart and belly are full, and you are ready for a restful sleep when you feel a sharp pain in your upper abdomen. […]
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Reduce Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Since the cause for ovarian cancer is unknown, there are no specific prevention guidelines, however women can help lower their risk and increase the chances for early detection. The most common risk factor for ovarian cancer is age. Ovarian cancer is more common in women over 60 years old or as a woman approaches or completes menopause. Ovarian cancer in […]
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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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Exercising While You Are Pregnant
Exercise has many benefits during pregnancy. It can help relieve aches and pains, reduce constipation, strengthen joints, improve sleep and prepare you mentally and physically for labor and delivery, and recovery. For almost all women, exercise is safe throughout pregnancy. However, you should always discuss exercising with your doctor before you start. If your pregnancy is high-risk, including pregnancy-induced high […]
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