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Phone number for Reliant Medical Group:
(800) 283-2556
Phone number for Southboro Medical Group:
(508) 481-5500
Feb 22, 2019 / No Comments
By David B. Sommer, MD MPH Reliant Medical Group Neurology To forget is human. Our brains are not perfect machines, and we all forget important things sometimes. Most of …
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Jan 15, 2019 / No Comments
The idea that drinking some grape juice could help you ward off an annoying stomach virus would be great if it were true. However, there doesn’t seem to be …
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Dec 1, 2018 / 2 Comments
Yes indeed, sparkling water is just as hydrating as regular water. In fact, the CDC actually recommends sparkling water as an excellent alternative to sugary drinks and a good …
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Sep 24, 2018 / No Comments
By Russell Cournoyer, DPM Reliant Medical Group Podiatry We all know that public showers, locker rooms and swimming pools can be breeding grounds for athlete’s foot. That’s because the …
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Aug 21, 2018 / No Comments
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons why women have to visit a doctor. Many people believe that drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry supplements …
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Jul 18, 2018 / 1 Comment
If you’ve used a public shower, you’ve probably wondered about that bar of soap that’s conveniently sitting in the soap stand. Is it really safe to use? Fortunately, scientists …
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Jun 10, 2018 / 2 Comments
It’s true that sunscreens that have a higher SPF (Sun Protection Factor) are more protective of your skin. But there are some important points about sunscreens that you should …
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May 3, 2018 / No Comments
Who hasn’t come home and done some sit-ups after an indulgent meal? Unfortunately, doing dozens of sit-up every night isn’t going to give you a flat stomach. The only …
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Apr 4, 2018 / 2 Comments
There’s no doubt that houseplants can help purify the air around you, but evidence of concrete health benefits is hard to measure. Plants naturally remove toxic compounds from the …
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Mar 21, 2018 / No Comments
People find pimples so annoying that they will reach for almost any solution to deal with them – including toothpaste. Although typical white toothpaste does contain some ingredients that …
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Feb 13, 2018 / No Comments
The belief that milk might increase the production of mucus has been around for centuries. However, this seems to be more myth than fact. Experts believe that although drinking milk may make …
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Jan 5, 2018 / No Comments
Perhaps this myth started with the image of a Saint Bernard carrying a flask of brandy around his neck when rescuing people buried by snow in the French Alps. …
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Oct 15, 2017 / No Comments
By Barbara Casaceli, RD, LDN Nutrition Education Specialist By itself, probably not but when added to other healthy habits i.e., eating well, staying active, and following your doctor’s orders, …
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Sep 10, 2017 / 1 Comment
By Karen Flemming, NP Internal Medicine For centuries people have tried to alleviate the headache, dry mouth, and other unpleasant symptoms of a hangover. Unfortunately, no one has discovered …
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Aug 22, 2017 / 3 Comments
Not surprisingly, many of us can feel uneasy using a public restroom. Even if it looks clean, we wonder about all the germs that could be lurking there. Fortunately, …
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Jul 9, 2017 / No Comments
Yes, air conditioning can affect people’s sinuses for a couple reasons. The first being that cold, dry rooms trigger runny noses the same way going outside in the winter …
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Jun 10, 2017 / 1 Comment
Yes, yawning really is contagious – both among people and animals. Even viewing a photo of someone yawning can make people more likely to yawn. However, scientists are still …
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May 2, 2017 / No Comments
Chocolate lovers can rejoice. Contrary to popular belief, there is no known connection between food and acne. Scientists have found that acne is caused by a person’s genetics, oil …
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Apr 1, 2017 / No Comments
Grandmothers throughout America will be glad to know that chicken soup really can help you deal with a cold. In fact, medical researchers have put more than a few …
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Mar 4, 2017 / No Comments
Many people get confused regarding the expiration dates on their food packages. For instance, if your yogurt says “Best if used by 3/1/17,” should you throw it out if …
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Feb 2, 2017 / No Comments
Although your mother will likely tell you otherwise, this is a myth. Colds and flu are caused by viruses, not cold or inclement weather. In order to get an …
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Jan 2, 2017 / 5 Comments
This idea is a myth. In fact, frozen fruits and vegetables can sometimes be even more nutritious than fresh. How so? Picking fruits and vegetables at the peak of …
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Nov 2, 2016 / No Comments
It’s a myth that waking a sleepwalker will cause them to have a heart attack, or another sudden health problem. However, that doesn’t mean you should wake a sleepwalker. …
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Oct 11, 2016 / No Comments
Unfortunately the answer is yes. Not only are some houseplants poisonous (such as lilies and philodendron) the moist soil inside planted pots can also be a breeding ground for …
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Sep 20, 2016 / 6 Comments
Some people believe that they are better off taking a brand-name medicine (which is more expensive) instead of a comparable generic. However, generic medicines contain the same active ingredients …
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