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Amputee Life is an informative, researched blog written by medical professionals including amputees and prosthetists.

You’re on a journey to live your best life. And we’re right there with you.

How you feel and how your prosthesis performs affects every single day of your life, which is why you work so hard to perform at your highest level. We’re here to support, guide, and inform you through your journey.  We go into depth, cut through the medical jargon with straightforward, expert-reviewed articles — all designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself and the people you love.

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Avoid holiday weight gain and keep your residual limb healthy with these tips.

How to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays

December 17, 2023

Gaining weight—an average of one pound or 0.5 kg—is expected during the holiday season, particularly between mid-November and mid-January. While gaining a few pounds may not cause problems for most people, those who have lost a limb and use a prosthesis should be careful to avoid holiday weight gain.

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  • How to deal with social media-induced stress during the holidays.

    Dealing With Social Media-Induced Stress During the Holidays

    December 13, 2023

    For some people, the holiday noise on social media can be a downer. A steady stream of cheerful holiday posts can exacerbate stress and even depres...

    For some people, the holiday noise on social media can be a downer. A steady stream of cheerful holiday posts can exacerbate stress and even depres...

  • Fitness experts recommend strength training exercises for its aging benefits.

    Fitness Trainers Recommend This Exercise for Its Aging Benefits

    December 03, 2023

    Losing muscle mass is one of the unfortunate realities of aging, and this process starts at age 30. But the good news is that there are ways to hel...

    Losing muscle mass is one of the unfortunate realities of aging, and this process starts at age 30. But the good news is that there are ways to hel...

  • Meditating in the morning provides benefits that help you get through the day.

    Why Meditating in the Morning is Good for You

    November 19, 2023

    Meditation is a practice that offers numerous benefits, such as helping you build skills to manage stress, increasing self-awareness, and enhancing...

    Meditation is a practice that offers numerous benefits, such as helping you build skills to manage stress, increasing self-awareness, and enhancing...

  • Try these mood boosters to lift yourself out of a lousy mood.

    Free Mood Boosters for Every Bad Mood

    November 08, 2023

    Emotional distress can affect you even if it's not extreme, and allowing a bad mood to fester can make it worse. Ignoring the source of your bad mo...

    Emotional distress can affect you even if it's not extreme, and allowing a bad mood to fester can make it worse. Ignoring the source of your bad mo...

  • Stop yourself from overthinking with these tips.

    How to Stop Yourself from Overthinking

    November 05, 2023

    Do you find yourself overthinking and losing sleep over it? Unfortunately, this is a common problem among people. Studies have shown that 73% of in...

    Do you find yourself overthinking and losing sleep over it? Unfortunately, this is a common problem among people. Studies have shown that 73% of in...

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