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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Stay Healthy During Your Pregnancy With These 5 Tips
1. Eat The Right Amount While you’re not quite “eating for two” during pregnancy, your body does need more calories and nutrients to support your growing baby. As a general rule, the CDC recommends eating no extra calories during your first trimester, roughly 340 extra calories during your second trimester, and an extra 450 calories during your final trimester. These […]
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Tips for Easing Back into Working Out
The days are getting longer, the sun is feeling warmer, and suddenly you realize bathing suit weather is right around the corner, but you haven’t been working out! If you are like most people, you break out your running shoes and jump right into an intense workout. Then, about a week later, you are injured and have to stop. Instead […]
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Make a Healthy Plan for Success in the New Year
Don’t just wish for better health in 2024 – plan for it! We’ve put together this Healthy Plan Checklist to help you get focused on how you will achieve your health goals this year. Print this page to make your plan for better health in 2024. My 2024 Healthy Plan Checklist Make your annual wellness visit Check your BMI Book […]
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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 longterm. 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 the […]
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Lung Cancer Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Lung cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the lungs. The most common type of lung cancer are: Non-small cell lung cancer—generally grows and spreads more slowly (most common) Small cell lung cancer—generally grows more quickly and is more likely to spread to other parts of the body Lung Cancer. Causes Cancer occurs when cells in the […]
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Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat
Summer is here and the temperatures are rising. As the days get hotter, cooking is less appealing than binging on ice cream or a cold berry mojito. But have no fear. Here are some healthier recipes for cold treats that can satisfy your sweet tooth. Low-cal Strawberry Limeade Ingredients 1½ cups strawberries ¾ cup fresh lime juice 1½ teaspoons sweetener […]
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Healthy Summer Grilling Recipes
Try these summer grilling recipes for a light and refreshing meal your family will love, including a healthy desert! Grilled Swordfish and Coriander Lime Butter Serves 2 Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander leaves Two 6- to 8-ounce […]
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