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Rehabilitation

To Ice or Heat: That is Question

Next time you turn an ankle, tweak your back or pull a muscle, will you reach for the heating pad or an ice pack? Once and for all, learn which to choose to relieve pain and swelling following an injury. 

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
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Mental Health

Coping with grief – how to navigate loss

When we experience the loss of someone or something we love, grief is the natural human response. There is not just one way to grieve and no timetable that’s right or wrong. But there are things to remember that can help you cope.

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
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Nutrition

Fueling your brain with food

Eating a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein loads us up with all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals our bodies– and our brains — need to work at their best.

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
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Parenting

How can I involve my kids in cooking?

Cooking as a parent is challenging whether you love to cook — or despise it. Regardless of which cooking camp you’re in, it’s a great idea to get kids of all ages involved in cooking. Here’s how.

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
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Nutrition

How do good bacteria impact gut health?

Our bodies are home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While we typically associate these critters with illness, some microorganisms are our friends. Learn how probiotics benefit gut health.

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
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Orthopedics

Pre-surgery Prehabilitation

Prehabilitation makes hip rehabilitation easier. Hip or knee replacement surgery on the horizon? What you do today can help you get back on your feet faster after surgery. It’s called […]

April 19, 2022May 16, 2022
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Women's Health

Should I worry about my painful periods?

More than half of all women experience pain during their periods. With 12 being the average age that periods start, and 51 being the average age periods stop with menopause, […]

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022
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Family Medicine

How much sleep do I need?

Getting enough sleep is essential for our mental and physical well-being. It allows the body and mind to recharge and restore. Sleep health benefits go beyond rejuvenation. A good night’s […]

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022
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Birthing Center

How do I soothe a baby with colic?

All newborns cry and get fussy sometimes, but it could be colic when a baby cries inconsolably for extended periods for no apparent reason. Colic is not a welcome condition, […]

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022
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Orthopedics

Time for joint surgery? Here’s how to know.

If you’re wondering when (and if) to get hip or knee replacement surgery, you’re not alone. That’s the number one question our doctors at Welia Health hear when a joint starts to influence what someone can do comfortably.

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022
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