SSM Health Matters Blog

Gut microbiome: The small, ever-changing ecosystem that affects your physical and mental health Gut microbiome: The small, ever-changing ecosystem that affects your physical and mental health

The role your gut microbiome plays in helping you live a full and healthy life

Surviving the "Back to School" Adjustment Surviving the "Back to School" Adjustment

While going back to school can be exciting for a lot of children, it can also bring up some less than desirable behaviors as they get reacquainted with all these changes.

Second trimester development Second trimester development

The second trimester is often easier on expectant moms

Important questions to ask prior to an orthopedic surgery Important questions to ask prior to an orthopedic surgery

Prior to having surgery for any orthopedic injury or diagnosis, it is important to have good knowledge of what to expect going into surgery. This will assist you in your rehab process and your return home.

What is a sensory diet? What is a sensory diet?

A sensory diet is a specifically-designed activity plan that helps to provide the right amount of sensory input to help children stay energized, focused, organized and regulated throughout the day.

Celebrating One Year at the Center for Specialized Medicine Celebrating One Year at the Center for Specialized Medicine

The Center for Specialized Medicine (CSM) at the new SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is just days away from reaching its first anniversary.