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 …
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? …