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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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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Colon Cancer Risk Factors and Tips for Lowering Risk
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is 1 in 22 for men and 1 in 24 for women. The good news is that colon cancer can be prevented and is treatable with a high rate of success […]
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How to Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure. Blood pressure depends on how much blood your heart is pumping and how much resistance there is to blood flow in your arteries. If you have narrow arteries, your blood pressure will be higher. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, makes individuals high-risk for developing a wide variety of other […]
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Heart Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. These recipes will kick-start your day, and keep your heart beating strong. Almond Butter Amaranth Parfait Serves 1 Ingredients 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon almond butter (peanut butter also works) 1/2 cup puffed amaranth 1/2 cup fresh fruit (blueberries or strawberries work well) 1/2 tablespoon cacao nibs* *Note additional topping […]
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Anxiety and Heart Disease: What’s the Connection?
Anxiety disorders significantly increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease and also raise the odds of suffering a fatal cardiac event, according to new studies. In a study done at the University in the Netherlands, Annelieke M. Roest, MSc combined the data from 20 different studies done on 250,000 people. After 11 years, researchers found that there was a […]
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Healthy Weight Loss—What’s the Trick?
This article is written by Abe Fridman, DO, Griffin Hospital’s Director of Bariatrics. Dr. Fridman offers a range of surgical weight loss procedures designed to help patients live healthier, happier lives. What’s the secret to healthy weight loss? Ever since I started in the field of weight loss, this has always been the number one question asked by patients and staff. After […]
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When Should I Receive Colorectal Screening?
The American Cancer Society expects colorectal cancer to cause about 53,000 deaths by the end of the year. The best protection against colorectal cancer is early detection because the sooner cancer is detected, the more treatable the disease is. With that in mind, oncologists are always working to develop more effective methods of detecting cancer and re-evaluating when patients should begin […]
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