Medical Minute: Enterovirus D68- What Parents Need to Know
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Enterovirus D68, a respiratory virus affecting children, in the news recently. An unusually high amount of cases have been reported throughout the …
How to Build a Healthy Lunch
It is that time of the year again, back to school! As your children go back to school, are you asking yourself what you should pack for their lunch? …
Learning More About Sports Injuries
Sports injuries don’t just happen to professional athletes, they can happen to anyone who plays sports or exercises. Typical sports injuries include muscle sprains and strains, bruises, tears, fractures, …
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a complex disorder that can affect people at any age or stage of life. It is estimated that as many as one in three adults in the …
Dealing with Middle Age Eyes
When people reach their early to mid-forties, changes occur in the eyes that affect the ability to see at close distances. Known as presbyopia, this condition occurs in all …
Do You Have Dry Eyes?
Chronic dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a medical condition that affects millions of Americans. Caused by lack of tear production, the symptoms of dry eyes include: A burning, scratching …
Glaucoma – the disease that can steal sight
Glaucoma is a disease that results in increased intraocular pressure (IOP) inside the eye. It occurs due to problems with the eye’s drainage structures. Glaucoma is a very serious …
Botox® – A New Way to Treat Neurological Illnesses
Doctors have discovered that Botox, which has become well known for treating facial lines and wrinkles, is an excellent way to treat disorders that produce involuntary muscle spasms (dystonia), …
How We Hear Sounds
Have you ever wondered how we hear sounds? The human ear is comprised of three distinct components – the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. All …
Tips on Preventing Back Injuries
Of all the reasons Americans go to the doctor, back pain is second only to the common cold. By treating your back properly, you can prevent painful injuries to …
Five Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss
In our noisy world, it’s easier than ever to suffer hearing damage. These five tips will help you avoid the increasingly common problem of hearing loss. 1. Avoid excessive …
Get Your Plate in Shape!
Here are a few ways to “Get Your Plate in Shape” from the food and nutrition experts at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Make half of your plate …
Does Spring Have You Sneezing and Wheezing?
What does spring hold for you? Does it mean basking in the newfound sunshine and enjoying the beauty of the blossoming flowers? Or runny noses, sneezing and boxes of …
Measles in the News – Is there Cause for Concern?
You may have heard that there have been some confirmed cases of measles recently in Massachusetts, in the MetroWest area. Understandably, this can be a cause for concern. Although …
Protect Your Eyes from Harmful UV Light
Every day of the year we are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This is true whether it is winter or summer or sunny or cloudy outside. …
Do Women Over 65 Still Need Pap Smears?
Most doctors agree that there is little to no benefit of annual screening for cervical cancer in low-risk women over 65 years old, with a recent prior history of …
Choosing Wisely – Making the Right Health Decisions
Recently, the American Geriatrics Society partnered with American Board of Internal Medicine on an initiative called Choosing Wisely, which highlights “Ten Things Physicians and Patients Should Question.” The goal …
Caring for Laryngitis
Laryngitis is a common problem that results in a very hoarse voice or a complete loss of the voice. Laryngitis is usually caused by viral infections such as colds …
Heart Healthy Lifestyle Changes
These lifestyle changes can make a difference and lead to a healthier heart: Quit smoking as soon as possible Get a yearly flu shot Always track medications, dosage, and …
Reliant Caregivers Visit Africa on Medical Mission
Living here in Massachusetts, a good surgeon is never far away. However, in remote African countries like Zambia, finding proper surgical care can be incredibly challenging for those who …
Four Ways for Seniors to Prevent Osteoporosis
As we get older, our bones can become thinner and less dense, increasing the danger of osteoporosis. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prevent this disease. …
How to Handle Those Pesky Fall Allergies
Autumn has arrived and although you love to enjoy the brisk, cooler weather you find yourself sniffling and sneezing almost like you have a winter cold. So what’s going …
Back Pain: What You Should Know
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for medical visits. In many cases, back pain is “non-specific”, meaning that the pain results from a muscle strain of …
Reducing the Risk of a Life-Changing Fall
Each year, more than 1.6 million older adults go to emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. In fact, falls are the number one cause of hospital admissions for trauma and …