Chronic Stress Effects on the Body
One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the effects that chronic stress can have on your health in the following video:
Stress: What You Need To Know
One of our ReadyMED providers, Dr. Quang Le, helped us discuss the impacts of stress on the body in the following video:
Personal Coaching For You… One Text at a Time.
In today’s busy world, finding time for ourselves can be difficult, but living a healthy lifestyle just got a little easier. At Reliant Medical Group, we care about our …
“Tide Pod Challenge” is the Latest Dangerous Teen Fad
Teenagers have always been prone to faddish trends (and sometimes doing dumb things) but more recent fads, such as the “Tide pod challenge” and “fire challenge,” have risen to …
Marijuana – Is It Really Dangerous?
By Dr. Michael Sheehy, Chief of Population Health and Analytics It’s hard not to notice that people’s attitudes to marijuana have changed pretty dramatically over the years. Once known …
Planning on Traveling Outside of the Country? Here Are Some Tips for Your Trip
Summer is a popular time for vacations – let the fun begin! As you plan your holidays, here are a few tips to ensure you enjoy your trips to …
Reliant Recognizes National Men’s Health Week
Every June, National Men’s Health Week is celebrated and this year it falls from June 12th-18th. This event aims to encourage men and boys to take control of their life …
Gypsy Moth Rash- What You Need to Know
There have been many reports of children getting rashes from Gypsy moth caterpillars in the recent weeks. Is it dangerous? What are the symptoms and what should you do …
What Does the Color of Your Snot Mean?
We know it’s kind of a gross topic to talk about boogers, but haven’t you ever wondered what the different colors of your mucous means? We spoke with otolaryngologist, Dr. …
I’ve Just Found a Tick Bite– Now What Do I Do?
Many scientists believe that 2017 will be a troublesome year for ticks in our area due to the mild winter weather. So it’s important to know what to do …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Ae Jin Choi’s Survivor Story
This week we sat down with Ae Jin Choi, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 30 years old. Watch the video below as she shares with us …
Medical Minute: Car Seat Safety
We visited again with pediatrician, Dr. Joanne Samant, to learn about the appropriate car seats as your child ages. Watch the video below for great tips to keep your …
Thinking of Buying a Waist Trainer? Here’s a Second Opinion.
These days, fads can spread quickly thanks to social media. Recently, waist trainers have become popular with some young women. The idea is to look thinner and leaner by …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Medical Mythbuster: Does Taking Vitamin C Help You Avoid Getting a Cold?
Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) is important in your diet. However, most doctors and scientists believe taking vitamin C won’t help you in preventing a cold. There’s no …
5 Winter Safety Tips You Need to Know
The weather certainly has been mild recently, but we know that every winter will have its share of ice and snow. The following tips will help get you through …
Medical Minute: When to See a Podiatrist
We visited again with Dr. Russell Cournoyer, a Podiatrist at Reliant, to talk about when you should see a podiatrist. Watch the video below to learn about the signs …
Vaping and E-Cigarettes – Here’s What You Need to Know
Chances are, you’ve heard about vaping (inhaling an e-cigarette). The practice has become especially popular recently with young people and teens. Although e-cigarettes were introduced less than a decade …
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 …
#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 …
Packing a Healthy School Lunch for Your Child
Are you asking yourself “how should I pack healthy lunches for my children every day of the week and actually get them to eat them?” If so, here are …
Medical Mythbuster: Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
Growing up, most of our mothers warned us that cracking our knuckles will “cause arthritis.” Fortunately, those who still savor cracking their knuckles seem to be safe. There is …