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 …
7 Tips for Sex After 60
According to more than a few national studies, seniors are having a lot more sex than most people think. In fact, data from the University of Chicago’s National Social …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – November 2016
Chef Dave’s Easy Savory Chili Makes 6 servings (1 cup each) Easy, tasty and packed with protein! Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef ½ pound lean ground turkey …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – October 2016
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast Makes 8 servings A new take on chicken breast. Ingredients 2 ounces parmesan cheese 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each) 1 tablespoon …
Life After Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month – September 2016
Sweet Potato-Peanut Bisque Makes 5 servings A hearty fall soup! Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes (10-12 ounces each) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 large …
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 …
It’s Back to School Time – Here’s How to Help Your Children Adjust to Getting Up Early
Those yellow school buses are starting to make their morning rounds. As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, it’s important to make sure your children adjust …
Life After Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month –August 2016
Crunchy Taco Cups Makes 12 taco cups A fun twist on cheese that can be used and as a crunchy snack! Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef, browned and …
Life after Bariatric Surgery Group Recipes of the Month –July 2016
Summer Vegetables Three-Cheese Frittata Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces sliced mushrooms 1/2 green or red bell pepper, diced 1/2 zucchini, seeded and diced 1/4 …