Pulmonary Rehab helps individuals with chronic lung disease better understand their breathing, improve endurance, and help them live well. Learn about the program at GRHS and hear from past participants.
Category: Healthy Living
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Sleep rituals. When counting sheep isn’t enough.
Do you ever wonder how to get a good night’s sleep? Reset your sleep pattern to wake up refreshed or ask about a sleep study at Glacial Ridge Health System.
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4 Reasons to Stay Hydrated for a Vibrant Life
The health benefits of hydrating your body from the inside out far outweigh the lackluster idea of drinking more water. Unless, of course, you’re drinking it from the newest tumbler craze. There are over a dozen reasons why drinking water should be a daily priority for everyone, from avoiding headaches and UTIs to providing a...
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Tips to Rein in High Blood Pressure
While it's natural to feel relief when your blood pressure reading is normal, it's important to keep an eye on it to stay healthy and lower your risk of heart disease.
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4 Simple but Powerful Ways to Love Your Heart
By Beth Ankeny, CNP, Family Medicine Now that Valentine’s Day is over and the conversation hearts and assorted chocolates in the cute heart-shaped boxes are on clearance, it is time to talk about the heart that really gets your blood pumping. Coincidentally, it is also around this time many people have “fallen off the wagon”...
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Your Heart Hears Everything That Your Mind Says
Cardiac rehab gives people confidence to recover after a cardiac event. Evidence shows that there is a two-way relationship between heart disease and mental health.
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What is health equity?
A brief review of health equity, the role of our Health Equity Committee, and collaboration beyond the health system's walls for each person to attain optimal health.
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5 Tips to Resurrect Your Weight Loss Resolution and Succeed
Here are a few tips to lose extra weight while allowing you to enjoy life without feeling hungry and deprived or stuffed and guilty. Make this your year!
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Gallbladder: A Tiny Organ that Can Cause Big Pain
Located just below the liver, the gallbladder accumulates the bile released by the liver. Learn the symptoms of gallstones and how to reduce your risk.
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Top 5 Fitness Injuries: How to Prevent and Treat Them
From top to bottom, Orthopedic Specialist, Dr. Joshua Thomas identifies the most common fitness injuries and recommends exercises to prevent and treat them.
