Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) is important in your diet. However, most doctors and scientists believe taking vitamin C won’t help you in preventing a cold. There’s no …
The weather certainly has been mild recently, but we know that every winter will have its share of ice and snow. The following tips will help get you through …
We visited again with Dr. Russell Cournoyer, a Podiatrist at Reliant, to talk about when you should see a podiatrist. Watch the video below to learn about the signs …
Chances are, you’ve heard about vaping (inhaling an e-cigarette). The practice has become especially popular recently with young people and teens. Although e-cigarettes were introduced less than a decade …
We all know it’s very easy to pack on the pounds during the holidays. So here’s some tips to help you deal with all that overabundance of food and …
We asked our Facebook fans to to give Reliant Medical Group’s own Christine Dooley any questions that they may have about Physical Therapy. Hear her responses to these questions …
Are you aware that there are over 120 different varieties of apples that grow in New England? Although local grocery stores may have some, most apple varieties are found …
Are you asking yourself “how should I pack healthy lunches for my children every day of the week and actually get them to eat them?” If so, here are …
Growing up, most of our mothers warned us that cracking our knuckles will “cause arthritis.” Fortunately, those who still savor cracking their knuckles seem to be safe. There is …
A couple of crockpot recipes to ease the transition into fall. Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew Serves 6 Here’s a dinnertime warmer with a hint of spring’s sweetness, …
Urinary incontinence, or the unwanted leakage of urine, is a common and frustrating complaint among women. The amount of leakage can be small to large, and can happen only …
Anxiety is a normal part of life, all of us get stressed out at times. However, an anxiety disorder is a different, much more serious problem. When a person …
We visited with Dr. Diane St. Onge, a DNP and Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse at our Worcester Medical Center site, to talk about Unna Boots. Watch her video below to learn …
Here are a couple of no cook recipes to keep your home nice and cool during these last dog days of summer! Tuna Salad-Stuffed Tomatoes with Arugula Serves …
Many people love flip flops, and they’re great for showing off pedicures. However, for some people, they really can cause problems. This type of footwear does not provide any …
Fortunately, the answer is no. Venereal diseases like syphilis and gonorrhea are only transmitted through person-to-person contact. However, studies have shown that hard surfaces like toilet seats can hold …
We all love being at the pool or beach on a summer day. Unfortunately, it’s not always the healthiest place to be. Over the last two decades, there’s been …
According to a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the answer could be yes. The more hours the study participants spent sitting at work, driving, lying …
It is berry picking season! From June through October some form of berry is available in this area. Strawberries start at the end of June and then come blueberries, …
There’s no doubt that expecting a baby during the hot and humid summer months can be a little challenging. Pregnant women are more intolerant of heat because they have …
Be Prepared! Whether you’re going away for a weekend or for an entire month, it takes a little planning to make sure you’ll have your medications when you need …
Will a “base” tan help prevent sunburn at the beach? Hopping in the tanning bed before a weekend at the beach or pool is not a good idea. The …
Although this myth seems to have been around forever, it is simply not true. While the body is not able to fully digest chewing gum, the indigestible gum base …
May is when many of us like to spend more time outdoors. It’s also Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month – the perfect time to learn more about the …
Have you ever taken a bite out of a strawberry in the middle of winter? Were you disappointed hoping for that burst of juicy flavor you get from strawberries …