Articles by Brian Cosenza

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – October 2023

Creamy White Bean Soup Makes 6 cups Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 medium celery stalks, chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added great …

Medical Mythbuster: Can You Really Get Enough Vitamin D from the Sun?

Vitamin D is an important vitamin when it comes to our health, helping to prevent fractures and osteoporosis as well as bolster the immune system. While it’s true that …

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – September 2023

Healthy Cowboy Caviar Makes 8 cups Ingredients   Cowboy Caviar 2 cans (14 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked black-eyed peas 1 can (14 …

Aug 29, 2023 / Health Advice / Seniors

Play it Safe with Your Medications

As we get older, we often need to take more and more medications. While medications often help us live longer and healthier lives, they can also be dangerous if …

Aug 15, 2023 / Health Advice

Understanding the Refill Renewal Process

Getting a prescription renewed after you run out of refills often takes more time than people think. So, we wanted to share how the process works to help make …

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – August 2023

Salmon Caesar Salad Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 (5 ounce) skinless salmon fillets (see Tip) 1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided ⅛ teaspoon salt …

Medical Mythbuster: Is “Ozempic Butt” an Actual Medical Problem?

Chances are, you’ve heard of Ozempic and similar medications such as Wegovy that have been all over the news and social media recently. Ozempic (semaglutide) is an injectable drug …

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – June 2023

Greek Yogurt Bark Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1½ cups of low-fat light vanilla Greek yogurt (total carbohydrates should be less than 20g per serving) ½ cup of blueberries 4 …

May 31, 2023 / Family Practice

8 Tips to Make Online Dating a Little Less Stressful

It used to be that people often met their future spouse at a high school dance, in college, at work, or through friends. However, in recent years our culture …

Can walking just 11 minutes a day really lower your risk of death?

According to a new study of physical activity, disease risk, and mortality, the answer is yes. The findings showed that just 11 minutes of exercise per day can lower …

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – May 2023

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, scrubbed ¾ cup chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed ¼ cup hummus 2 tablespoons water Directions Prick sweet potato all over with a …

May 3, 2023 / News

Masking Will Be Optional at Reliant Medical Group

Effective May 11th, masks will no longer be required in our Reliant Medical Group clinical offices (including at Worcester Medical Center). This decision aligns with the lifting of the …

May 2, 2023 / News

Leominster ReadyMed to Offer Orthopedic Walk-In Care

Beginning May 13th,  ReadyMED in Leominster will be offering Orthopedic Walk-In Care on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Receive same day care by an Orthopedic Specialist for: …

Does Eating More Fiber Help with Constipation?

For many years, it has been widely accepted that dietary fiber intake is important for proper gut health and to promote regular bowel movements. However, are there any relevant …

May 2, 2023 / Research

Join All of Us and Help Make Medicine More Effective

The All of Us research program, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is an ambitious, nationwide effort to find better ways to predict, prevent and treat disease. The goal …

Apr 18, 2023 / News

Lab Testing is Now More Convenient

Reliant Medical Group and Quest Diagnostics are working together to make it more convenient for Reliant patients to get their blood drawn and other lab testing. In addition to …

Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipe of the Month – April 2023

Thai-Inspired Red Lentil Bowls Makes 8 servings Ingredients Bowls 1 head Romanesco broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup black or forbidden rice 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and …

Mar 29, 2023 / News / Uncategorized

MassHealth Members Will Soon Need to Renew Their Health Coverage

Beginning in April 2023, MassHealth is requiring members to complete a coverage renewal process.  What you need to do now: Make sure MassHealth has your most up to date …

Mar 29, 2023 / News

Important COVID-19 Testing Update

Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reliant Medical Group has closed its offsite COVID-19 testing facilities in Auburn and Marlborough, effective Monday, March 27th. The declining …

Medical Mythbuster: Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Growing up, our parents sometimes warned us that cracking our knuckles will “cause arthritis.” Fortunately, those who like to lean back in their chair and give their knuckles a …

Is a Medication Shortage Affecting You? Here’s Some Advice That Can Help

By Mirjeta Bytyqi, PharmD – Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Drug Management Services For some time, a number of medications prescribed by doctors and other caregivers have been in …

Mar 1, 2023 / Life and Living / News

Symptom Checker is Here to Help You!

Just because you feel ill doesn’t mean you need to call your doctor’s office. Symptom Checker is available through MyChart for Reliant patients age 12 and older who have …

Is Red Wine Really Good for Your Heart?

Moderate alcohol consumption has long been known to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, does red wine offer more protection to the heart than other alcoholic beverages? Fortunately …

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