Life and Living Archives - Reliant Medical Group

A Filthy Phone May Make You Sick – Here’s How to Disinfect It.

Aug 5, 2020 / No Comments

By Ye Li, MD Family Practice Reliant Medical Group We all seem to spend a lot of time using our cell phones these days. In fact, it is estimated …

Planning a Vacation? Be Sure to Take Precautions for Covid-19

Jul 16, 2020 / 3 Comments

By Gregory T. Williams, MD Chief of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group With summer well underway, many of us are anxious to get away, relax, and enjoy ourselves. However, …

How Virtual Care Benefits You

Apr 2, 2020 / 4 Comments

By Larry Garber, MD Reliant Medical Group Internist and Director of Informatics You may have heard about “virtual care,” or “telemedicine” but are not sure what it is. Virtual …

Feeling Cooler? Study Says Average Human Temperature is No Longer 98.6.

Feb 26, 2020 / 6 Comments

By Michael Sheehy, MD Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group Back in 1851, a German doctor named Carl Wunderlich determined that the average human body temperature …

How to Reduce the Effects of Chronic Stress

Jan 9, 2020 / No Comments

Dr. Quang Le, a ReadyMED physician, offers these tips on how to reduce the effects of chronic stress.

Start the Check-In Process at Home With MyChart

Mar 18, 2019 / 2 Comments

Did you know that many of our new locations offer the ability to start the check-in process at home? Just make sure that you are signed up for MyChart …

It’s Never Too Late for Resolutions

Mar 2, 2019 / No Comments

By Danielle Barry, PhD Psychologist, Division of Behavioral Health Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? Did you keep it? 45% of Americans make a New Year’s …

Assigning a MyChart Adult Proxy

Nov 8, 2018 / No Comments

Did you know that as an adult, you can allow someone access to your MyChart account in place of or in addition to yourself? This is called proxy access. …

Chronic Stress Effects on the Body

Oct 16, 2018 / 1 Comment

One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the effects that chronic stress can have on your health in the following video:

Stress: What You Need To Know

Oct 16, 2018 / No Comments

One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the impacts of stress on the body in the following video:

Personal Coaching For You… One Text at a Time.

Oct 5, 2018 / No Comments

In today’s busy world, finding time for ourselves can be difficult, but living a healthy lifestyle just got a little easier. At Reliant Medical Group, we care about our …

Can Music Help Improve Your Workout?

Apr 20, 2018 / 1 Comment

By Dr. Robert Harizi Division Chief, Reliant Medical Group Cardiology Ever notice that people at the gym seem to spend more time finding the right song on their workout …

“Tide Pod Challenge” is the Latest Dangerous Teen Fad

Feb 6, 2018 / No Comments

Teenagers have always been prone to faddish trends (and sometimes doing dumb things) but more recent fads, such as the “Tide pod challenge” and “fire challenge,” have risen to …

Marijuana – Is It Really Dangerous?

Oct 26, 2017 / 7 Comments

By Dr. Michael Sheehy, Chief of Population Health and Analytics It’s hard not to notice that people’s attitudes to marijuana have changed pretty dramatically over the years. Once known …

Planning on Traveling Outside of the Country? Here Are Some Tips for Your Trip

Aug 10, 2017 / No Comments

Summer is a popular time for vacations – let the fun begin! As you plan your holidays, here are a few tips to ensure you enjoy your trips to …

Reliant Recognizes National Men’s Health Week

Jun 12, 2017 / No Comments

Every June, National Men’s Health Week is celebrated and this year it falls from June 12th-18th. This event aims to encourage men and boys to take control of their life …

What Does the Color of Your Snot Mean?

May 24, 2017 / No Comments

We know it’s kind of a gross topic to talk about boogers, but haven’t you ever wondered what the different colors of your mucous means? We spoke with otolaryngologist, Dr. …

Flu Season May Have Reached Peak

Mar 8, 2017 / No Comments

By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group It may not have been a remarkably bad winter weather-wise here in New England, but there have been …

Don’t Let Old Man Winter Stop You From Getting the Exercise You Need!

Feb 5, 2017 / 1 Comment

It’s no secret that most of us exercise less during the winter months than we should. (Few of us are willing to go for a jog when it’s 32 …

Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Ae Jin Choi’s Survivor Story

Oct 12, 2016 / No Comments

We kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month last week with Dr. Kerry Bennett. This week we sat down with Ae Jin Choi, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at …

Hair Loss – Not Just a Man’s Problem

Sep 5, 2016 / No Comments

While many men expect some permanent hair loss when they get older, most women don’t. So for women, the first signs of hair loss are often a difficult experience …

Flossing – Are the Benefits Real?

Aug 31, 2016 / No Comments

An investigation recently done by the Associated Press has many people (especially dentists) grinding their teeth. The report says there is no conclusive scientific studies showing the benefit of …

What Type of Sunscreen is Right for You?

Jul 20, 2016 / 3 Comments

During the summer months the sun is not only strongest but we also tend to spend a lot more time outdoors, which makes it even more important to protect …

Medical Minute: Car Seat Safety

Jun 9, 2016 / No Comments

We visited again with pediatrician, Dr. Joanne Samant, to learn about the appropriate car seats as your child ages. Watch the video below for great tips to keep your …

E-cigarettes Now Regulated by FDA

May 19, 2016 / No Comments

New regulations will soon put e-cigarettes under the authority of the Tobacco Control Act of 2009 which regulates tobacco products. In the future, e-cigarette manufacturers and retailers will have …

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A Filthy Phone May Make You Sick – Here’s How to Disinfect It.