Medical Mythbuster: Is a Migraine Just a Really Bad Headache?
You’ve probably heard a friend say, “I must have a migraine, my head is killing me.” However, a migraine is simply not just a bad headache. A true migraine …
Spring Safety Tip
Before you do any “hands on” weed removal, be sure you know how to identify poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. Wearing gardening gloves can help prevent a …
Best Exercises to Burn Calories
If you’re like most people, chances are you got less exercise than needed during the long, cold winter months. That makes spring the perfect time to get back into …
What You Need to Know About Measles Vaccination
Measles, a disease once thought to have been eliminated in the United States, is making headlines again this winter. Most of the recent cases have been linked to an …
Medical Minute: Quitting Smoking
We sat down with Dr. Bhat, an internal medicine physician at our Framinham site, to learn about the side effects of smoking and how Reliant Medical Group can help you …
Are You Prepared for a Dental Emergency?
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, we have provided the following article from the American Dental Association to help you know the steps to take …
How to Eat Healthy in the New Year
Happy New Year! If you are looking to eat healthy foods, but don’t know where to start, you have come to the right place. Eating Healthy Often Includes Going …
Medical Minute: Heavy Periods
For our latest Medical Minute, we sat down with Dr. Michele Sinopoli to talk about heavy periods. There are several options for women to treat this condition, watch the …
Medical Minute: Flu Shots for Children
Dr. Samant, a pediatrician from our Neponset St. site, sat down to talk to us about influenza and why it’s so important for your child to have a flu shot …
What is Diabetes?
An increasingly common disease, diabetes is caused by problems in the way your body makes or uses insulin. Insulin is an important hormone that affects how the body utilizes …
Reliant’s Unique Team Approach to Care
You may have noticed that when you go to your doctor’s office for care you often see more people than just your doctor. That’s because at Reliant we rely …
Are You Aware of the Latest Pap Smear Guidelines?
Until recently, most women were used to getting an annual Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer each year. However, changes in screening guidelines have made the annual test …
Medical Minute: High Blood Pressure
Dr. Kristen Newsom, a family practice physician at our Holden location, discusses high blood pressure in her second “Medical Minute” video. Take a look!
Medical Minute: Enterovirus D68- What Parents Need to Know
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Enterovirus D68, a respiratory virus affecting children, in the news recently. An unusually high amount of cases have been reported throughout the …
Summer Drowning Dangers – What You Need to Know
It’s summertime, a time of year when families love to get away and have fun. However, being around the ocean, lake or pool can be dangerous, especially to children …
Clinical Pharmacists: The Newest Members of Your Healthcare Team
All over the country, health care providers like Reliant Medical Group are embracing a team approach to care, whereby many different healthcare professionals partner in caring for patients. So …
Learning More About Sports Injuries
Sports injuries don’t just happen to professional athletes, they can happen to anyone who plays sports or exercises. Typical sports injuries include muscle sprains and strains, bruises, tears, fractures, …
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a complex disorder that can affect people at any age or stage of life. It is estimated that as many as one in three adults in the …
Dealing with Middle Age Eyes
When people reach their early to mid-forties, changes occur in the eyes that affect the ability to see at close distances. Known as presbyopia, this condition occurs in all …
Do You Have Dry Eyes?
Chronic dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a medical condition that affects millions of Americans. Caused by lack of tear production, the symptoms of dry eyes include: A burning, scratching …
Glaucoma – the disease that can steal sight
Glaucoma is a disease that results in increased intraocular pressure (IOP) inside the eye. It occurs due to problems with the eye’s drainage structures. Glaucoma is a very serious …
Botox® – A New Way to Treat Neurological Illnesses
Doctors have discovered that Botox, which has become well known for treating facial lines and wrinkles, is an excellent way to treat disorders that produce involuntary muscle spasms (dystonia), …
How We Hear Sounds
Have you ever wondered how we hear sounds? The human ear is comprised of three distinct components – the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. All …
Tips on Preventing Back Injuries
Of all the reasons Americans go to the doctor, back pain is second only to the common cold. By treating your back properly, you can prevent painful injuries to …
Five Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss
In our noisy world, it’s easier than ever to suffer hearing damage. These five tips will help you avoid the increasingly common problem of hearing loss. 1. Avoid excessive …