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Prosthetic Guides

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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Our social connections can impact our well-being and longevity.

Why Social Connections Matter for Your Well-Being

January 03, 2024

From June 2022 to February 2023, a Meta-Gallup survey found that 24% of people aged 15 and above reported feeling lonely, with the highest rates among young adults aged 19 to 29. The survey was conducted in 142 countries, with 1,000 people surveyed per country. The countries surveyed represent about 77% of the world’s population. It’s no wonder ...

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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 ga...

    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 ga...

  • 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...

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