By Dr. Michael Sheehy Chief of Population Health and Analytics Reliant Medical Group Oftentimes, one of the biggest fears people have as they get older is the risk of …

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2018 started on October 15th and runs through December 7th. During this time period most seniors have the option of making changes to their Medicare plan, …

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2018 begins this fall and runs from October 15th – December 7th. This is the time of year when most seniors have the option of …

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 …

Typically our patients with Medicare can only assess their health plans during the Medicare Annual Election Period (October 15 – December 7) and make changes for January 1. However, …

Our canine companions may be more important than we think when it comes to our heart health. In fact, a panel of experts from the American Heart Association (AHA) …

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 …

As we get older, we tend to take more and more medications. While these medications often help us live longer and healthier lives, they can also be dangerous if …

It’s no secret that some seniors struggle to afford the medical expenses that are not covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). That’s because Original Medicare has …

Since everyone who gets older can be affected by dementia, finding a way to prevent it is something researchers have long looked for. Finally, scientists may have found a …

Lots of people, especially those over age 55, like to take a multivitamin each day. But despite their popularity, there is almost no scientific evidence that taking a multivitamin …

We know that people who smoke or have been frequent smokers in the past are much more likely to develop lung cancer. Low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans have proven …

Alzheimer’s disease causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills, as well as other problems. The older you get, the greater your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease. …

Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO, the only Medicare Advantage plan accepted at Reliant Medical Group, received the highest quality rating from Medicare for 2016! Eligible patients can now enroll anytime …

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 …

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 …

Creating a family health history can be very valuable, especially for your family’s children and grandchildren. Doctors have known for a long time that both common and rare diseases …

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 …

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 …

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2016 runs from October 15th – December 7th.  For most Medicare beneficiaries, this is the only time of year when they can make  changes to …

Anxiety is a normal part of life, all of us get stressed out at times. However, an anxiety disorder is a different, much more serious problem. When a person …

Diuretics (also known as water pills) are often prescribed to control high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Diuretics work by making the body excrete more sodium into the …

Chances are, if you are a senior, your doctor has talked to you about your salt intake. Consuming too little or too much salt can have consequences for your …

All it takes just a simple slip or misstep to suffer from a fall. It’s one thing to take a tumble when you are young, but once you are …

Let’s face it, nobody likes to get older and we think that as we age, we can do the same things we used to be able to do 20, …