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 […]
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What Are Bunions?
Do none of your shoes seem to fit comfortably? Is your big toe consistently swollen or sore? Is your foot pain sometimes too intense to walk? These are all signs that you may be suffering from a bunion. Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are bony protrusions at the base of the big toe. Bunions are quite common, affecting almost […]
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What are the signs you may need a knee replacement?
One of the biggest detriments to your quality of life can be joint pain. Joint pain can keep you from doing many of the activities you love (like hiking, skiing, or dancing), and even grow so severe that daily tasks become too painful. If joint pain is keeping you from enjoying your life to the fullest, a knee replacement could […]
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Breast Health Guide
It’s normal for the size, shape and texture of your breasts to fluctuate. Things like weight gain, exercise, age, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause can all cause “normal” breast changes. This guide will help you practice breast awareness, understand breast cancer risk factors, and gain tips to improve your breast health. What’s Normal, What’s Not Breasts come in different sizes, shapes, […]
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What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Isn’t all joint pain the same—if it hurts, it hurts? The answer is no: although the symptoms of different types of arthritis can be quite similar, there is a significant difference between their causes and treatments. Determining which type of arthritis you have is the key to finding an effective treatment that will help you move freely and return to […]
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Genetic Counseling & Testing at Griffin Health
The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness offers genetic counseling and testing services to individuals and their families to help them better understand their chances of being affected by breast cancer, which allows them to make more informed decisions about testing and treatment. Genetic testing for cancer is the process of collecting your detailed personal and family history, assessing your personal […]
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Lifestyle Tips to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Every year in the United States, approximately 245,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow out of control, and can form a tumor, and may invade nearby healthy tissue. There are many factors that can influence your chance of getting breast cancer. Some factors you cannot change, such as your family history […]
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Understanding Cervical Health
The cervix is a canal in the lower part of the uterus. During pregnancy, the cervix helps hold the fetus inside the uterus until delivery when it flattens and opens, allowing the baby to move into the birth canal. The cervix also allows menstrual blood to leave the body. Routine screenings, such as a Pap test, can help find changes […]
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Tips for Quitting Smoking
The health impact of smoking is undeniable. Smoking harms every cell in your body, which can lead to hundreds of diseases and health issues. Deciding to quit is an excellent choice. Whether you are trying to quit for the first time or the 100th time, these tips can help. Have a reason. To stay motivated when the urge to smoke is […]
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Exercise-induced Asthma and How to Manage It
You have just finished a great workout when you start coughing. You have a hard time breathing and your chest feels tight. Did you push yourself too hard? Maybe. But you are not out of shape. At least, you did not think so. But this is not the first time this has happened after you have exercised. If this sounds […]
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