Articles by Brian Cosenza

Jul 15, 2024 / Research

All of Us Research Program Supports Next Generation of Science Workforce

Research Hub Summer Institute introduces educators to robust Researcher Workbench for in-classroom use to advance science education. The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program trained 18 community college …

Jun 26, 2024 / News

Natick ReadyMED NOW OPEN

We are thrilled to announce our sixth ReadyMED office is NOW OPEN in Natick! Conveniently located at 1400 Worcester Street on Route 9 across from Shoppers World, ReadyMED PLUS …

Medical Mythbuster: My picnic food will be safe as long as I keep it in the shade

Whether your summer picnic is at the beach or in your backyard, it important to know that just keeping your food in the shade isn’t enough to keep it …

May 30, 2024 / News / Uncategorized

New MyChart Features

At Reliant, we’re always trying to make improvements in our systems in order to make managing and receiving healthcare easier for our patients. One of the ways we do …

Medical Mythbuster: Do Natural Insect Repellants Really Keep the Bugs Away?

Whether you enjoy spending leisurely evenings in the backyard or time hiking in the woods, you’re bound to come across some annoying bugs. Since some insects like mosquitoes and …

Medical Mythbuster: Fried Foods Won’t Harm My Health…

If your doctor has told you to limit or avoid eating fried foods, it’s for a good reason. This is because there is strong evidence that regularly eating fried …

Apr 26, 2024 / Medicare / Seniors

Living on a Low Income? Learn How You Can Save on Medicare Costs

Residents of Massachusetts can receive help with their Medicare health insurance costs through the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). These programs, designed for those on a low income, can help …

Medical Minute: Travel Clinic

Reliant’s Travel Clinic can help you prepare for your trip, no matter where in the world you may be going. Learn about all the services offered in our video …

Medical Mythbuster: Can eating black licorice really increase your blood pressure?

It certainly can! Glycyrrhizin, a compound found in licorice root, can raise your blood pressure significantly. Consuming too much licorice can cause the body’s potassium levels to fall, which …

ReadyMED is Coming to Natick!

We’re happy to announce that our sixth ReadyMED office is set to open this summer in Natick!  Conveniently located on Route 9, this location will be a ReadyMED Plus, …

Mar 1, 2024 / Research

All of Us Returns Health-Related DNA Results to 100,000 Participants

The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program has returned personalized health-related DNA results to more than 100,000 participants. In doing so, the program looked at a …

Mar 1, 2024 / Research

275 Million New Genetic Variants Identified in All of Us Research Program Data

Researchers have discovered more than 275 million previously unreported genetic variants, identified from data shared by nearly 250,000 participants of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research …

Mar 1, 2024 / Research

All of Us Participants Fuel Heart Disease Research

Data from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program show that more than 89,000 participants have heart disease, according to electronic health record data. This includes …

Medical Mythbuster: Shoveling Snow Can Cause a Heart Attack

This is frighteningly true for some people, especially those living with heart disease or other cardiovascular issues. Living in New England, we are all too familiar with shoveling out …

Feb 28, 2024 / Uncategorized

MyChart Makes Healthcare Easier

It used to be that you needed to call your doctor’s office any time you had a medical need or question.  Not so, anymore.  With the MyChart patient portal, …

Feb 9, 2024 / Health Advice

Five Healthy Swaps for Sunday’s Big Game

We all know that our favorite game-day dishes are not always the healthiest choices. Here are a few simple swaps that can satisfy your taste buds while making your …

Jan 29, 2024 / Events

Blood Pressure Check Events 2024

Reliant Medical Group is offering a series of free blood pressure checks for adults age 18+! This is an opportunity for you to have your blood pressure checked and …

Jan 29, 2024 / News

A New, Convenient Way to Pay Your Reliant Bill

Beginning in February, Reliant will offer an interactive phone system that allows you to quickly and easily pay your bill over the phone any time of day or night …

Medical Mythbuster: Can sitting in front of a bright light really help you beat the winter blues?

The shorter days of winter, with their grey skies and reduced sunlight can really affect people’s mood, leading to what is often called the “winter blues.” Fortunately, light therapy, …

Reliant Medical Group Caregivers Recognized for Excellence

The Reliant Medical Group team has been recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality care by being named to the Harvard Pilgrim Physician Group Honor Roll With Distinction for …

Dec 18, 2023 / News

MyChart is a Convenient, Paperless Way to Hear from Reliant

In an effort to practice a more convenient, quicker, and eco-friendly way to send important messages to patients, Reliant Medical Group now uses MyChart more frequently whenever possible. The …

Medical Mythbuster: Enjoying a few cocktails won’t make me gain weight this holiday season

Many of us looking forward to an annual holiday party probably wish this were true. However, the fact is that alcoholic drinks can contribute to weight gain during the …

Oct 30, 2023 / Medicare

Time to Enroll in Medicare? Learn the lingo to make the choice that works for you

It’s that time of year again, when millions of Americans across the country have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance benefits for the coming year. The …

Medical Mythbuster: It’s not safe to eat unshelled pumpkin seeds

You may only be used to eating shelled pumpkin seeds bought in a store, but’s it’s perfectly fine to eat the whole seeds too. They make a delicious snack …

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