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Feb 12, 2021 / No Comments
By David Carlson, MD Department of Family Practice Southborough & Milford While certain foods such as seafood, beef, and eggs do contain healthy amounts of vitamin D, and other …
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Jan 20, 2021 / No Comments
By Dr. Sarita Nori Division of Dermatology Unfortunately, this is true. Many people call it “maskne,” for mask-related acne. Dermatologists know that blocking of the skin surface can cause …
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Oct 10, 2020 / 3 Comments
This is false, despite the rumors that circulate every year around the flu season. Vaccines cannot cause flu illness because they contain an inactive virus or virus particles. Some …
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Sep 2, 2020 / No Comments
By Michael Sheehy, MD Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group The answer is it’s possible, but you shouldn’t worry too much about it. The truth is …
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Jul 14, 2020 / No Comments
This is not true. The only way to avoid infection completely is to self-isolate entirely, which is not practical or mentally helpful. However, wearing a mask does decrease the …
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Feb 27, 2020 / No Comments
When it’s time to reach for a snack, many people like to choose yogurt. But many yogurts contain much more sugar than you think (some over 30 grams). So …
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Feb 2, 2020 / 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 18, 2020 / 2 Comments
It’s fine to have a banana or two before a big race, but if you are expecting that they will prevent painful muscle cramps you will probably be disappointed. …
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Oct 6, 2019 / No Comments
By Dr. Michele Sinopoli Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Most experts agree that it’s safe to consume tuna if you are pregnant, but you do need to be careful …
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Sep 3, 2019 / No Comments
Ever notice that when you walk into an elderly person’s home that things just smell a little bit differently? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, many cultures have noticed …
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Aug 5, 2019 / No Comments
While it’s true that a shark’s sense of smell is powerful and that menstrual fluid contains blood, there’s no scientific evidence that women swimming in the ocean while having …
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Jul 26, 2019 / No Comments
There’s a good chance that when you were growing up you were told to wait at least 30-60 minutes after eating as a safety precaution before hopping back into …
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Jun 2, 2019 / 1 Comment
Well, despite what you may have read or heard, the answer is probably no. It’s not that hydration isn’t important, it is. It’s just that your body does a …
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May 2, 2019 / 2 Comments
While plants and flowers can be a joy to look at, they can also be much more hazardous than people think – especially to pets and children. So whether …
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Apr 3, 2019 / No Comments
Most people don’t apply sunscreen before they get into their car each day. However, if you do a lot of driving maybe you should. While it’s true that you …
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Mar 21, 2019 / 3 Comments
This is a myth that has been around a long time…perhaps as long as people have been shaving. However, the answer is no; shaving doesn’t change the thickness, rate …
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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 / 5 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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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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