Articles by Brian Cosenza

Mar 26, 2025 / Health Advice / News

Vaccination is Your Best Protection Against Measles

You have probably heard about the measles outbreaks happening in certain areas of the United States. These outbreaks continue to expand and one confirmed death from measles has been …

Medical Mythbuster: Eating Meals at Different Times Each Day Won’t Affect My Sleep

Believe it or not, an inconsistent mealtime schedule really can affect the quality of your sleep. This is because both your appetite and metabolism influence your circadian rhythm. Your …

February is Heart Month! Here’s 5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health.

Chances are, you’ve known a friend or a family member who has had a heart attack or heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, approximately 48% of Americans …

Medical Mythbuster: Can Eating Chocolate Really Improve Your Mood?

People have been enjoying chocolate for centuries. One of the reasons for its popularity is not just the taste; many people also feel it improves their mood. It’s not …

New Oncology & Infusion Center Opens in Southborough

On Thursday, February 13th, Reliant celebrated the opening of its new Oncology & Infusion Center in Southborough. Led by Dr. Brad Switzer, Chair of Cancer Care/Infusion, this new center …

Feb 26, 2025 / Events

Get Your Blood Pressure Checked!

Your blood pressure is an important sign of your overall health. High blood pressure can be very dangerous and you may not have any symptoms with elevated blood pressure, …

Medical Mythbuster: Can Sitting All Day Really Shorten Your Life?

If you would like to improve your health in 2025, consider spending more time walking and less time sitting. It may be a lot more beneficial than you think! …

Jan 30, 2025 / Health Advice

It’s Respiratory Illness Season – Don’t Forget Your Vaccines!

It’s that time of year…when the flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like RSV are spreading throughout our community. Catching both the flu and COVID-19 is possible, so you …

Jan 29, 2025 / News / Walk-In Care

Important Update on Milford ReadyMED

Our Milford ReadyMED office will close permanently on Saturday, February 8th. It has been our privilege to provide care to Milford area residents. Patients may visit our other ReadyMED …

Reliant Medical Group Caregivers Recognized for Excellence

Reliant Medical Group caregivers have once again been recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality care by being named to the Harvard Pilgrim Physician Group Honor Roll With Distinction …

Nov 12, 2024 / Reliant Awards

Reliant Receives Three More Distinguished Awards for Clinical Care!

For the fifth year in a row, Reliant Medical Group has received three prominent awards from the American Heart Association and American Medical Association. These outpatient program achievement awards …

Reliant Makes it Easy to Get Your Flu Shot!

Receiving a flu shot does more than just protect you, it also helps protect those around you. Vaccination is especially important for protecting those at high risk for serious …

Medical Mythbuster: Can Getting Scared Actually Be Healthy?

Halloween is that time of year when getting frightened becomes very popular. When you get scared, like when you watch a scary movie or visit a haunted house, your …

Do You Have Dense Breasts?

By Neely Hines, MD Associate Chief of Breast Imaging October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about breast cancer screening. As of September 10, …

Oct 7, 2024 / Medicare

Don’t Miss Medicare Open Enrollment!

It’s that time of year again, when millions of Americans across the country have the opportunity to switch their Medicare plans for the coming year. The Medicare Annual Enrollment …

Medical Mythbuster: Does a Pumpkin Spice Latte Really Contain as Much Sugar as Two Snickers Bars?

Well, not quite, but it’s very close. Two full-size Snickers bars contain 54 grams of sugar, while a 16 oz. pumpkin spice latte from your favorite coffee chain contains …

MyChart Makes Managing Your Healthcare Easier

We know our patients are busy and don’t get sick on a schedule. Sometimes you just don’t have time to call your doctor’s office in the middle of the …

Sep 27, 2024 / Health Advice

Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot this Year. Schedule an appointment in MyChart!

The flu is a serious illness that should never be taken lightly. The best way to protect yourself (and your loved ones) is with a simple flu shot. This …

Aug 29, 2024 / Health Advice

Get your flu shot and take charge of your health.

Schedule an appointment with your PCP’s office or book directly through MyChart. The flu shot helps keep your loved ones, family and community safe from the flu. Even healthy …

Aug 28, 2024 / Medical Minute

Medical Minute: Virtual Primary Care

Virtual Primary Care can be an appealing health care option for people who are comfortable receiving most or all of their primary care remotely via video. Adults aged 18+ …

Proper Vaccination Has Never Been More Important

By Dr. Dan Slater  Chair, Pediatrics & Associate Chair, Primary Care August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance to remind people of all ages about the importance …

Medical Mythbuster: Are there really heavy metals in chocolate?

If you really love chocolate, you may want to sit down before reading this article. A recent study has shown that many cocoa-containing products such as chocolate contain concerning …

Aug 28, 2024 / News

Patient Advisory Council Now Accepting Applications!

Reliant is now inviting adult patients (age 18+) and parents of pediatric patients to apply for membership in our Patient Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is an important resource …

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