Mental Health Isn't a 1-Person Battle
Picture this: Someone enters a room full of people.
Walk Toward a Healthier You
An object in motion, stays in motion. But what about your body? To keep yourself limber through the year, you must keep your body moving. This doesn't have to mean intense cardio or strength training. It could be as simple as a 30-minute walk every day.
What Stress Does to the Body, and How Mindfulness Can Help
When our prehistoric ancestors faced terrifying situations like a hungry wooly mammoth, their endocrine system would flood their bodies with the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. This "fight-or-flight" stress response provided a burst of energy so they could respond to the dangerous predator.
Types of Living Organ Donations
Related
Related living donors are blood relatives of transplant candidates. They can be:
- Parents
- Siblings
- Children over age 18
- Aunts, uncles, cousins, half-siblings, nieces, nephews
Non-related
Unrelated living donors are individuals who have a relationship with but are not blood-related to a transplant candidate. They include:
Can You Be a Living Kidney Donor?
Why be a living organ donor
Perhaps the simplest—and most profound—reason to be a living kidney is that you can save the life of someone with kidney. There are numerous other benefits of living organ donation, including:
Traveling After Joint Replacement is Easier Than You Think
Summer has finally approached, and it's time to travel! If you recently had joint replacement surgery, no need to worry - traveling is still in your future.
Citrus Swordfish
This gluten-free friendly dish is great for citrus-lovers!
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
- 2 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick swordfish steaks (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 T total lemon, orange and lime zest, grated (to get zest, finely grate peel of whole fruit, being car
How to Ease Your Back Pain this Hiking Season
According to the American Chiropractic Association, 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can stop people from doing certain activities they love, like hiking. How can you avoid back pain and get out and enjoy the great outdoors?
Contact Our Transplant Team
Whether you’re in need of a transplant or you’re considering donating an organ to a loved one, we’re here to make the process as simple, streamlined and supportive as possible. Fill out the above form if you are in need of a transplant.
Call Us:
Call our office at 508-334-2023 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm).