Flu Season May Have Reached Peak
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!
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
This week we sat down with Ae Jin Choi, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 30 years old. Watch the video below as she shares with us …
Hair Loss – Not Just a Man’s Problem
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?
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?
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
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
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 …
Do I Have a Drinking Problem?
For many people, it’s not easy to figure out the line between normal drinking and problem drinking. Drinking alcohol is highly ingrained in our culture and abuse of alcohol …
Learn the Keys to Better Heart Health
February is National Heart Month, which makes it the ideal time to learn more about preventing heart disease – one of America’s biggest health problems. Just because you feel …
Zika Virus Prompts Worldwide Health Concern
By Alwyn Rapose MD, FACP. Division of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group A previously little known virus is causing a great deal of concern in many areas of the …
Medical Minute: The Health Benefits of Pets
This week we visited with Jocelyne Durrenberger, NP to learn about the health benefits of having pets in your home. Many pets are re-homed when couples find out they are …
Medical Mythbuster: Does Taking Vitamin C Help You Avoid Getting a Cold?
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 …
Making Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
Many of us like to make New Year’s resolutions, yet fewer of us actually keep them. Here are some tips on making this year’s resolutions a little easier to …
5 Winter Safety Tips You Need to Know
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 …
Medical Minute: When to See a Podiatrist
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 …
Vaping and E-Cigarettes – Here’s What You Need to Know
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 …
5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Overeating
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 …
National Apple Month
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 …
Exercise Can Help With Your Urinary Incontinence
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 …
Medical Minute: Unna Boots
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 …
Going for a Swim? Be Aware of Recreational Water Illnesses
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 …
Can Too Much Sitting Lead to an Early Death?
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 …
Nutrition Tip: Add Berries to Your Diet!
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, …
Medical Mythbuster: Does gum really stay in your stomach for seven years?
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 …