Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

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Hiking Lessons from the White Mountains

3 weeks ago | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

Dr. Doug Dreffer, a family practice physician with DMC Primary Care in Concord, understands what facing an emergency in the White Mountains feels like. The avid hiker has reached the peaks of each of the state’s 48 4,000 footers in the White Mountains and considers himself to be fit — and well aware of the dangers unprepared hikers face at high altitudes. But weather and terrain can pose unexpected challenges, even for the most experienced hiker.
Health: Primary Care in NH

2 months ago | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

Why you need it and how to find it If you can’t find a primary care provider, you’re in good company. Like the rest of the country, New Hampshire faces a shortage of doctors and nurse practitioners who are able to see people for annual checkups and other general medical concerns. Your primary care provider helps you assess patients, manage referrals to health care specialists, and refill patient medications — and most health insurance providers require one.
Health: Listen to Your Heart

Jan 1, 2025 | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

Recognize the symptoms of cardiovascular disease and take steps to lower your risk Fluid retention might not be the first symptom that comes to mind when you think of heart disease. However, cardiovascular disease doesn’t always present as unbearable chest pain. That’s why men and women must payattention to underlying symptoms, such as fatigue, acid reflux or shortness of breath after exercise.
Midlife Career Crisis: Navigating Your Layoff

Nov 12, 2024 | nhmagazine.com | Elisa Verdi |Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

Tips and tricks to help you protect your well-being after an unexpected later-in-life layoff At age 49, Elena, a former director of sales and marketing in the staffingindustry, was unemployed after 30 months of job searching. Although she had more than doubled her company’s sales and was one of its highest-paid employees, she was unexpectedly laid off.
Cooper the Golden Retriever Brings Sunshine and Smiles to Manchester Nursing Homes

Sep 11, 2024 | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

Cooper, an 8-year-old golden retriever, spends time each month roaming the halls of Mount Carmel and St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers in search of seniors willing to give him pets and love. He doesn’t have to walk too far to find residents anxious to pat his head and shower him with affection. Sometimes he does tricks, showing his paw or lying down on command, in exchange for treats. But most of the time, he visits those who might miss their own pets and enjoy some furry companionship.
Electric Relief: Calmare Scrambler Therapy Provides Relief For Those With Chronic Pain

Aug 13, 2024 | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

Breaking through chronic nerve pain with Calmare Scrambler Therapy Cindy Morin, 71, of Berlin, suffers from idiopathic bilateral neuropathy — a painful, burning sensation that starts in both of her feet and travels up through her ankles. Over the past 15 years, health care providers haven’t been able to determine why she experiences it or how to cure it. She’s tried everything from orthotics and pain medication to numb the pain — with no success, until recently.
You Say You Have a Resolution

Dec 26, 2023 | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks |Mike Cote

How taking small steps can yield big change A fresh New Year feels like a blank slate of opportunity unfolding — a chance to kick bad habits and start anew. Yet, research shows that fewer than half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, and of that group, only 9% said they were successful in keeping them.
New Hampshire Magazine

Nov 17, 2023 | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

Rather than weighing down their stockings with candy, cookies or wine, consider giving a gift that promotes good health this holiday season. There are plenty of presents you can choose from that set the stage for a healthy New Year. Here are some quick, affordable ideas for everyone on your list. Consider gifting a water bottle that tells your co-worker how much water they need to drink to stay sufficiently hydrated.
The Rise of Adult ADHD

Oct 16, 2023 | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks |Henry Natsu

If you’ve experienced difficulty filling an Adderall prescription this year, you aren’t alone. In August, the Food and Drug Administration addressed the ongoing shortage of common stimulants such as Adderall and Vyvanse, drugs commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The letter asked stakeholders to work diligently to ensure patients get access to medications they need. However, with the nationwide rise in ADHD diagnoses, shortages aren’t likely to end soon.
New Hampshire Magazine

Sep 14, 2023 | nhmagazine.com | Krysten Godfrey Maddocks

From same-day visits to house calls, direct primary care doctors offer New Hampshire residents a new health care model You may feel sick today but quickly discover your health care provider can’t see you until next week. If you decide to visit your local urgent care or walk-in care clinic instead, you may wait hours to see a provider you don’t know and pay a higher co-pay to use those services.