
Is Your Child Ready for a Smartphone?
By Kia McCarthy, NP Department of Pediatrics For many parents, deciding when to give their child their first smartphone can cause more than a little anxiety. After all, …
By Kia McCarthy, NP Department of Pediatrics For many parents, deciding when to give their child their first smartphone can cause more than a little anxiety. After all, …
As we get older we often have mobility issues but that doesn’t mean that we can’t exercise. Chair exercises are a great way for older adults to work out. …
By Ravi Menon, MD Department of Internal Medicine Many of us, especially at this time of year, are looking for a way to lose weight and improve our health. …
By Amy Chau, FNP Department of Family Practice Social media has become a big part of almost everyone’s life these days. However, for some of us, it creates more …
Dr. Fernandez del Castillo discusses ways you can help manage hypertension. Lifestyle changes such as a health-conscious diet, exercise and weight loss can improve your kidney health and lower …
By Reliant Medical Group Nutrition Department We all know that it can be difficult to eat healthy around the holidays, as there seem to be a plethora of delectable …
Tips for Avoiding Serious Illness By Kristen Newsom, MD Holden Family Practice/Chief of Adult Medicine America is dealing with an unprecedented surge of dangerous respiratory viruses including the flu, …
The spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other seasonal respiratory illnesses like the flu has started earlier than usual this year. Check out this informative article from the …
By Anjali Mehta, MD and Robin Braveman, AuD Division of Otolaryngology Recently, the FDA made a decision that increases consumer access to over-the counter (OTC) hearing aids. The ruling …
Learn how to protect your teen from dangerous social media fads By Mila Caraballo, DNP Department of Pediatrics If one of your kids takes a sudden interest in cooking, …
Fortunately, this is false. Even though falls are a big risk for older Americans, they are not an inevitable part of aging. By taking preventative steps, everyone has the …
By Rochelle Fritz, PhD and James Yon, MD Department of Behavioral Health Mental health issues among America’s youth were already on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic began to …
By Mathew Waugh, MD Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics With children back in school, those pesky little critters known as head lice are more likely to be a problem for …
By Bradley Switzer, MD Chief of Hematology/Oncology September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about how this potentially deadly disease affects men. At Reliant, …
By John V. Chisholm III, MD Department of Family Practice Board-certified in Addiction Medicine If you find yourself struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, Reliant Medical Group’s …
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery, is not only an effective way to lose weight, it can also greatly improve overall health. A growing, nationwide problem, obesity is …
Oluyinka Reno, MD Department of Pediatrics Many families understand the importance of having children engage in Youth Sports. Participation in sports offers a host of benefits for children. These …
By Nancy Swayze, MD Chief of Skilled Nursing Facilities According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study of mental health in adults age 55 or greater, it is …
By Mark Francis, MD Department of Pediatrics Most children have a natural affinity for the water. Water play is a particularly fun activity for children. However, being around the …
By Marc Braithwaite, OD Chief Optometrist, Department of Eye Services We know, you’re busy. But just like you need to see your primary care provider on a regular basis …
Known as a superfood, blueberries are low in calories and high in nutrients.
By Inmay MacNeil, MS, RD, LDN Reliant Nutrition Team, Bariatric Case Manager Known as a superfood, blueberries are low in calories and high in nutrients. However, there’s many more …
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
By Kate Williams, NP Division of Neurology June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, including risk factors and how it …
Olive oil - the healthy fat
By David Stein, MD Department of Internal Medicine We all get a lot of advice on what is, and what isn’t, a healthy diet. Fortunately, there’s one food that …
By Matthew Waugh, MD Department of Pediatrics A stay at a sleep-away summer camp can be a memorable and cherished experience of childhood. While summer camp can often help …
During the summer months, we all like to go out and enjoy ourselves more. From vacations at the shore to neighborhood barbecues, June, July and August are usually the …