Stress: What You Need To Know
One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the impacts of stress on the body in the following video:
Should Yoga Be Your Only Workout Routine?
By Karen Fleming, NP Reliant Medical Group Internal Medicine The next time you roll out your yoga mat, chances are that you’re not alone – yoga is more popular …
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. …
Bike Helmets Make Summer Safer
Each year, more than 300,000 children go to the emergency room due to injuries caused on a bike. Accidents and falls while riding a bike can be very serious, …
Working Out Hard? Be Sure to Choose the Right Sports Drink
By Dr. Justin Dorfman, Reliant Medical Group Internal Medicine (Board-certified in Sports Medicine) Do you take your exercise seriously? Runners, cyclists, soccer players and other athletes who engage in …
I’m an Adult, Do I Still Need to Get Vaccinated?
By Dr. Michael Sheehy, Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group Many adults believe that other than for the flu, vaccines are for kids. However, it’s very important …
Going Abroad? Here’s How to Safeguard Your Health
Getting sick while vacationing in the US is one thing, but becoming ill abroad is a different ball-game. Care can be a lot harder to find and more expensive. …
Yuck, I Have a Nosebleed!
By Dr. James F.X. Kenealy, Reliant Medical Group Otolaryngology Nosebleeds are a fact of life. They are common in kids and adults get them too, so understanding how to slow …
Can Drinking Coffee Really Help You Live Longer?
It’s a good time to be a coffee lover – especially if you want to live a long life. You may have seen in the news lately that according …
Planning on Traveling Outside of the Country? Here Are Some Tips for Your Trip
Summer is a popular time for vacations – let the fun begin! As you plan your holidays, here are a few tips to ensure you enjoy your trips to …
Reliant Recognizes National Men’s Health Week
Every June, National Men’s Health Week is celebrated and this year it falls from June 12th-18th. This event aims to encourage men and boys to take control of their life …
Thinking of Going Vegan?
Karen Flemming, NP Internal Medicine Chances are, you probably know someone who has “gone vegan.” While this type of lifestyle has become more popular than ever, it’s still a …
Warm Weather and Automobiles Can Be a Deadly Mix
By Dr. Eric Lupoli Reliant Medical Group Internal Medicine Death by heatstroke in cars continues to be a problem in America. Since 1998, the average number of deaths caused …
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 …
Don’t Let Stress Ruin Your Health
Stress is a fact of life for all of us. We experience it at our jobs, at home, even when we are driving. A small amount of stress can …
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 …
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 …
5 Reasons Why a Detox Diet is a Bad Idea
Chances are, you’ve heard about detox diets, those special dietary regimens that promise to cleanse out your system and help you lose weight at the same time. Many of …
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 …
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 …