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 …
Top 10 Things to Know Before Getting a Tattoo
Shawn Eck, PA, Dermatology It seems like tattoos are more popular than ever these days. Before you decide to take the plunge and get inked, here are some important …
What Does the Color of Your Snot Mean?
We know it’s kind of a gross topic to talk about boogers, but haven’t you ever wondered what the different colors of your mucous means? We spoke with otolaryngologist, Dr. …
Medical Minute: Childhood Ear Tubes
We visited with Dr. Kenealy, an otolaryngologist, to learn about childhood ear tubes. Why do kids need them and how are they inserted? Learn the answer to those questions and …
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 …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – May 2017
Fun roll-up recipes that add a little color to your meals! Pesto Chicken Roll ups Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 cup fresh basil …
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 …
New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has published new guidelines for prostate cancer screening. The new guidelines say that men aged 55 to 69 should “make an individualized decision …
New HPV Vaccine Guidelines Affect Dosages
The CDC recently recommended that 11- to 12-year-olds receive two doses of HPV vaccine at least six months apart rather than the previously recommended three doses to protect against …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – April 2017
Here are a couple of delightful recipes made for one! Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna for One Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1 small zucchini ½ cup (120 milliliters) jarred tomato sauce …
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 …
Psoriasis – Maybe Not so Heartbreaking After All
If you are of a certain age, you may remember an advertising campaign that talked about the “heartbreak of psoriasis.” The phrase struck a chord as psoriasis sufferers did …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – March 2017
Morning Power Muffins Makes 12 servings Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whey protein powder, unflavored (about 2 scoops) 1⁄4 cup ground …
Teen Won’t Talk? Here’s Seven Tips to Get Your Child to Open Up
By Leslie Bourne, PhD Division Chief, Behavioral Health Reliant Medical Group As most parents know, it’s not always easy talking to a teen. Kids tend to communicate well when …
Have You Talked to Your Child About Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse?
It can be a hard subject to bring up, but talking to your children about drinking and drugs is important – it’s a conversation all parents need to have. …
How to Talk To Your Doctor About Pelvic Floor Disorders
By Amos Adelowo, MD, MPH, FACOG, FPMRS Every doctor understands that women may have a hard time talking about problems “down there.” However, there is no reason to be …
Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart?
By Robert Harizi, MD Reliant Medical Group Cardiology Most of us have probably experienced a broken heart at some point in our lives, but can you really die from …
Does an Electric Toothbrush Make Sense for Your Child?
We all know that good dental care is essential for your child’s health. However, some kids just don’t like to brush as much as they should. Using an electric …
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 …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – January 2017
Make ahead recipes to help you plan your road to progress! Easy Vegetarian Chili Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil ¾ cup finely chopped white onion ½ …
Can Owning a Dog Help Protect You From Heart Disease?
By Robert Harizi, MD Chief of Cardiology Reliant Medical Group Our canine companions may be more important than we think when it comes to our heart health. In fact, …
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 …
Teething: Amber Necklaces Not Recommended
The warm glow of Baltic amber is attractive, enticing, and increasingly common to see on the necks of teething infants and toddlers. People claim that when the necklace is …
Are Some Mothers Really Consuming Their Placenta?
It may sound a little off the wall, but an increasing number of new mothers are consuming their placenta after delivery. So is this just a new dangerous health …