Having a Colonoscopy? Learn How to Make it a Little Easier
Many people get nervous about having a colonoscopy, so we thought it would be good to offer some tips and advice on going through this important procedure. Although you …
Learn How Exercise Can Help You Fight Off Type 2 Diabetes
There’s no doubt that Type 2 diabetes is becoming an increasingly bigger health problem across our country. Millions of Americans suffer from this disease and the risk rises with …
Super Lice Becoming a Super Big Problem
Head lice, those pesky little critters, seem to be frustrating kids and parents everywhere. And if lice weren’t already hard enough to get rid of, now families have to …
Life After Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes -March 2016
Slow-Cooker Pulled Chicken This recipe can be enjoyed warm (with toast or vegetables) or cold (try rolling it up in lettuce leaves) for an easy, high protein meal. Freeze …
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 …
Hidden Dangers of Taking Supplements
More and more people are taking over-the-counter supplements these days, including seniors. Many people believe these supplements can enhance their health. However, it’s important to be aware that many …
Life After Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month- February
Asian-Style Turkey Soup Serves 8 (about ¾ cup) Easy to put together, and plenty for future lunches and dinners. Portion out into freezer-safe containers, label and freeze for a …
Medical Mythbuster: Do Women Have Heart Attacks?
The fact is, in the United States, more women die of heart disease than cancer, making it the leading cause of death for women in our country. Although people …
Learn the Keys to Better Heart Health
February is National Heart Month, which makes it the ideal time to learn more about preventing heart disease – one of America’s biggest health problems. Just because you feel …
Zika Virus Prompts Worldwide Health Concern
By Alwyn Rapose MD, FACP. Division of Infectious Diseases Reliant Medical Group A previously little known virus is causing a great deal of concern in many areas of the …
Life After Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month- January
Overnight Oatmeal Here is an easy way to wake up to a bowl of hot, nourishing oatmeal. It is important to use steel-cut oats; old-fashioned oats become too …
Medical Minute: The Health Benefits of Pets
This week we visited with Jocelyne Durrenberger, NP to learn about the health benefits of having pets in your home. Many pets are re-homed when couples find out they are …
Reliant Cardiologists Get to the Heart of the Matter
The heart isn’t just one of the most important organs in the body, it’s also one of the most complicated. We don’t often think much about the complex functioning …
Thinking of Reconnecting With an Estranged Family Member? Here’s What You Need to Know.
It’s not uncommon to be estranged from a family member or someone you care deeply about. It happens in more families than you might think. Brothers and sisters can …
Coping With Depression Around the Holidays
It’s sad but true, while many of us love the holidays some seniors can have a particularly difficult time and often suffer from “the holiday blues.” The winter holiday …
5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Overeating
We all know it’s very easy to pack on the pounds during the holidays. So here’s some tips to help you deal with all that overabundance of food and …
Life After Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month- November
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Serves 6 Since Creamy Sweet Potato Soup can be prepared quickly, in just under 15 minutes, it’s perfect to make in the morning to take …
What Should You Eat to Manage Your Diabetes?
The food you eat directly affects how well you manage diabetes. When you eat food, it is turned into blood sugar or glucose. Glucose is what our body uses …
Reliant Midwives Celebrate 25 Years of Caring
On Thursday, November 5th, the midwives of Reliant Medical Group’s OB-Gyn department gathered to celebrate 25 years of providing care and helping mothers bring new life into the world. …
Medical Mythbuster: Does Sugar Make Kids Hyperactive?
Although anyone who has ever attended a birthday party for a five-year old will swear by it, there is no scientific evidence that sugar causes hyperactivity in children. In …
Medical Minute: Morton’s Neuroma
We visited with Dr. Henczel, a Podiatrist at our Gold Star Boulevard site, to talk about Morton’s Neuroma. Watch our video above to learn about its symptoms and how it’s …
Life After Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month- October
These delicious recipes will help keep you warm this autumn. Black Bean Chili Serves 6 You can have this chili on the table in no time at all since …
#AskReliant with Christine Dooley, Physical Therapist
We asked our Facebook fans to to give Reliant Medical Group’s own Christine Dooley any questions that they may have about Physical Therapy. Hear her responses to these questions …
National Apple Month
Are you aware that there are over 120 different varieties of apples that grow in New England? Although local grocery stores may have some, most apple varieties are found …
My Foot is Killing Me… Should I See a Podiatrist?
Even though our feet are so essential for proper mobility, most of us tend to ignore them until they start to hurt. Ignoring foot problems is not a good …