Oat, Almond or Cashew? Your Milk Options are Tastier Than Ever
By Dr. Mark Collins Leominster Family Practice A trip to your local grocery store will quickly reveal that milk isn’t just milk anymore. In addition to cow’s milk, there …
Sick Day or Not? How to Determine if Your Child Needs to Stay Home from School
Edited by Dr. Sheila Abdallah Department of Family Practice When you have a sick child, deciding whether or not to keep them out of school or daycare is …
How Vulnerable People Can Stay Safe During Respiratory Illness Season
By Dr. Kenneth Kronlund Department of Internal Medicine The risk of having a dangerous COVID-19 or flu infection increases with age and for people with serious health conditions. …
Vaccination Can Prevent Serious Illness from COVID-19, the Flu and RSV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expect both the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections to rise this fall and winter. Catching more than one …
Ringworm Infection? Here’s what you need to know
By Pamela Sansoucy, MD Department of Family Practice Tineas corporis, also known as ringworm, athlete’s foot, or jock itch, is not caused by a worm at all. It is …
Don’t Neglect Air Quality Alerts!
By Kevin Martin, MD Division of Pulmonology Many areas of our country, including New England, have suffered poor air quality this summer. Chances are, you’ve seen Air Quality Alerts …
June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s National Health Month, so we sat down with Dr. Asjad Ali, a Family Practice physician in our Holden office about some of the concerns many men …
8 Tips to Make Online Dating a Little Less Stressful
By Amy Chau, NP Department of Family Practice It used to be that people often met their future spouse at a high school dance, in college, at work, or …
Learn the Amazing Benefits of Exercise
By Dr. Gilberto Sustache Department of Family Practice For older adults, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. According to …
Has Social Media Taken Over Your Life?
By Amy Chau, FNP Department of Family Practice Social media has become a big part of almost everyone’s life these days. However, for some of us, it creates more …
Is Something Keeping You Up at Night?
By Lauren Katz, NP Department of Family Practice Everyone seems to have a lot to worry about these days. From rising prices, to COVID-19, to a war in Europe, …
You Can Count on Advanced Practitioners for Great Care
These days, a visit to your doctor’s office often means seeing an advanced practitioner (AP). Advanced practitioners are playing an increasingly important role in providing patient care at Reliant …
A Filthy Phone May Make You Sick – Here’s How to Disinfect It.
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 …
Get the Scoop on Your Poop
By Dr. Ye Li Department of Family Practice You may not want to discuss it at the dinner table, but your poop can tell you a lot about your …
I Have a Cold, is it Still Okay if I Work Out?
By Dr. Ye Li Department of Family Practice Some people just hate to miss a workout, even when they are feeling less than their best. So, is it all …
Getting the Most Out of Your Visit to Your Doctor
By Dr. Amanda Vitko Department of Family Practice Whether you are seeing your primary care provider or a specialist, it’s important to get the most out of your visit …
Are You Washing Your Bath Towels Enough?
By Lauren Katz, NP Department of Family Practice There’s no cleaner feeling than taking a warm, refreshing shower and reaching over for a fluffy bath towel. But wait – …
Is it a Stomach Virus or Food Poisoning?
When you are vomiting every hour or going through a bad round of diarrhea, you may not care that much whether you have a stomach virus or food poisoning. …
I’ve Just Found a Tick Bite– Now What Do I Do?
Many scientists believe that 2017 will be a troublesome year for ticks in our area due to the mild winter weather. So it’s important to know what to do …
Hands Cold as Ice? It Could be Raynaud’s Syndrome.
By Usha Rallapalli, MD Reliant Medical Group Family Medicine Winters in New England are already pretty tough, but for those with Raynaud’s syndrome, just being outside for a matter …
Flu Season is Almost Here!
Getting the flu can be more than just uncomfortable and inconvenient, it can also be dangerous. Many people, especially the elderly, are hospitalized for serious flu complications each year. …
Thinking of Buying a Waist Trainer? Here’s a Second Opinion.
These days, fads can spread quickly thanks to social media. Recently, waist trainers have become popular with some young women. The idea is to look thinner and leaner by …
Nutrition Tip: Buy Produce in Season
Have you ever taken a bite out of a strawberry in the middle of winter? Were you disappointed hoping for that burst of juicy flavor you get from strawberries …
Medical Minute: Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom and Baby
Dr. Kristen Newsom, a family practice physician at our Holden location, sat down for a “Medical Minute” video to discuss the numerous benefits that breastfeeding has for both moms and babies. Check …
How to Build a Healthy Lunch
It is that time of the year again, back to school! As your children go back to school, are you asking yourself what you should pack for their lunch? …