Chronic Stress Effects on the Body
One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the effects that chronic stress can have on your health in the following video:
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 …
How to Make Healthier Choices When Eating Fast Food
No matter where you live, you’re probably not far from a fast food restaurant. While convenient for our on-the-go lifestyles, many fast food offerings are not beneficial to our …
Medical Mythbuster: Can Wearing Flip-Flops Protect Against Athlete’s Foot?
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 …
Medical Minute: Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Donna Papazian, Certified Nurse Midwife, provides helpful tips on how to eat healthy, for mom and baby, during pregnancy.
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – September 2018
Sweet Potato and White Bean Soup Makes 5 cups Ingredients ¼ cup water 2 pounds sweet potatoes cut lengthwise into quarters 2 teaspoons butter 1 cup chopped red onion …
Medical Minute: Eccentric Strength Training
Pete Valera, Physical Therapist Assistant, talks about eccentric strength training. Eccentric training focuses on working muscles as they lengthen, rather than as they contract. Learn how eccentric training is …
Medical Minute: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise
Maria Alatalo, Physical Therapist, shares various diaphragmatic breathing techniques in the following video. Proper breathing with the diaphragm can help to prevent incontinence, back pain, promote core muscle activation, …
Improve Your Sleeping Habits for a Better Night’s Sleep
By Leslie Bourne, PhD Chief of Behavioral Health, Reliant Medical Group In our fast-paced society, many people ignore the importance of sleep. However, getting a good night’s sleep is an …
Medical Minute: Torticollis (Wry Neck)
Shanita Fernandes, a Physical Therapist who works with pediatrics, talks about infant torticollis, also known as wry neck. Find out how Reliant Medical Group’s physical therapists treat babies with …
Back to School: Five Simple School Lunch Ideas Your Children Will Eat Up
Children can get a little bored having a sandwich every day for lunch. Below are some fun ideas for school lunches that children may find to be a delicious …
August is National Breastfeeding Month
In celebration and to raise awareness, we talked to Dr. Kristen Newsom, Family Practice physician in our Holden office about the benefits of breastfeeding to both mothers and babies. …
Summer Water Fun Can Be Hazardous to Your Eyes
By Elizabeth Askew, OD Optometrist, Reliant Medical Group Most of us love to be around the water this time of year, whether visiting the ocean or our favorite lake …
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. …
Medical Minute: Sports-Related Concussions
Jonathan Ponte, Nurse Practitioner, from Reliant Medical Group’s orthopedic surgery department, visited the Worcester Bravehearts field to discuss the signs of concussions and their prevalence in sports.
Recent Deaths Highlight Need for Suicide Prevention
By Dr. Leslie Bourne Chief of Behavioral Health, Reliant Medical Group Recently, many Americans were shocked by the deaths of celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Their deaths remind …
Play Hard, Play Safe
Children love to play! Playgrounds can be fun, exciting, creative places to play. Every pediatrician, however, has treated children who have been hurt at their local playground. Following the …
Thinking of Choosing a Midwife?
Reliant Obstetrics and Gynecology Dept. Many women first consider a midwife’s services when they find out they are pregnant. Others look for a midwife to assist them with their …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – June 2018
Fun recipes to bring to barbeques or to serve when hosting one! Creamy Artichoke Dip Makes 15 servings Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 18 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed …
Reliant Partners to Open New Surgery Center in Shrewsbury
Reliant Medical Group is pleased to announce that we have partnered with UMass Memorial Healthcare and Shields Healthcare Group to open a new surgery center in Shrewsbury. Learn more …
Baby-Led Weaning Gains in Popularity
It’s a classic image that most of us are familiar with – a parent spoon-feeding some baby food to a child in a highchair. However, for some families that …
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, …
National Prevention Week Honors Mental Health Awareness
The third week of May each year is National Prevention Week. The theme for 2018 is “Action today. Healthier Tomorrow”. This theme is meant to increase awareness of the …
Midlife Exercise May Decrease Dementia Risks, Offer Other Health Benefits
By Dr. Michael Sheehy Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group Oftentimes, one of the biggest fears people have as they get older is the risk of …