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Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Running is great exercise, but runners are also prone to injury. Learn about these common running injuries. If you’ve been sore while...

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Jump into gear this spring and follow our #LocalSpotlight to the Great Miami River Recreation Trail. Whether you walk, bike, hike or run, the fresh air and beautiful scenery will make physical activity a breeze!

Mercy Health – Eastgate Medical Center has opened its doors! We cut through the ribbon with our friends at Oncology Hematology Care, Inc. and Cincinnati Eye Institute, @westcler students who are in the Medical Explorers Program, elected officials and @clermontchamber. This new facility focuses on patient-centered care and services including primary and specialty care, lab service, imaging/radiology, outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy, and women’s health equipped with the most advanced screening technology including 3-D mammography/Tomo, breast ultrasound and biopsy, stereotactic breast biopsy and Dexa Scan (bone density). Find location info on mercy.com.

Adjustment disorders occur during big moments of change—divorce, loss of a job, a death in the family—and its symptoms are often confused with those of #depression. Things like feeling sad or hopeless, frequent crying, worrying or anxiety, and lack of appetite are common with both conditions.
Talking to a doctor or therapist is the best way to identify the root of these symptoms. They’ll determine the best treatment for coping and healing.
#NationalMentalHealthMonth

About 1 in 3 American adults have hypertension, a condition that can cause heart disease, stroke and heart failure. Do you have your #BloodPressure checked regularly? Here’s how to read yours and what your numbers should look like at your next check-up. #WorldHypertensionDay

Biking to work is a great way to keep your health and fitness in check all while on your daily commute. Andy and Kaitlin work at the Mercy Health home office and they bike to work almost every day. Andy says “It’s fun and it keeps me healthy.” If you want to bike to work, they recommend a backpack to hold all your work gear on your commute, a brightly colored helmet or other reflective gear and a light on your bike for safety on the road so you can be seen easily. May 17 is Bike to Work Day so it’s your chance to get on two wheels and join Andy, Kaitlin and all the cyclists out there pedaling their way to work and better health 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Take a deep breath and say OM—it’s #WorldMeditationDay. Actively clearing your mind is scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep, emotional health and attention span.
New to meditation? Start by spending five minutes in the morning or before bed in total silence. Sit in a comfortable place with your back and neck straight, close your eyes, and focus only on steady breathing. You'll find peace and calmness in no time!
#mindfulness

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