Monthly Archives: April 2011

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual recognition of the medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care.  This year, April 24-30, 2011 is a time to honor all the medical laboratory … Continue reading

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When trying to conceive “the old-fashioned way” may not be enough

Babies!  It seems as though they’re everywhere and that a different friend or relative calls you every week to announce her pregnancy.  If you’re “trying” and it hasn’t happened yet, it’s easy to feel alone, but you’re not.   The majority … Continue reading

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Could our food be making us sick?

Three news reports recently caught my eye because they each raise concerns about the safety of many of the foods we eat.  As a Nutritionist, I am usually asked how a food might affect conditions such as diabetes or high … Continue reading

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Safe, Proper Medication Disposal

As we mentioned in a recent blog post about medication safety, unused medications, whether expired or simply no longer needed, should be disposed of to prevent them from getting into the wrong hands (or paws). But how do you get … Continue reading

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“Race to Nowhere” and The Great Homework Debate

There is a movie being shown under the sponsorship of school parent groups in the suburbs of Boston called Race to Nowhere.   It is about teenagers, but not the teenagers I assumed it was about. When I initially heard the … Continue reading

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National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16th

In my last blog post, I shared with you how important it is to have a conversation with family and friends about end-of-life care, and how helpful I, as a doctor, find the information to guide me in the care … Continue reading

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The 115th running of the Boston Marathon

On Monday, April 18, 2011, also known locally as Patriot’s Day, the Boston Marathon will be run for the 115th consecutive time.  Begun in 1897, the Boston Marathon, which is organized by the Boston Athletic Association, is the world’s oldest … Continue reading

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Planning for Baby

Have you and your spouse or partner decided you’re ready to have a baby?  It’s exciting to think about, that’s for certain.  Before getting caught up in the excitement of trying to conceive, however, you should think about planning a … Continue reading

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Start! Walking

Heart disease is this country’s No.1 killer, but by exercising for as little as 30 minutes each day you can reduce your risk.  That’s why staff at Harvard Vanguard’s corporate office in Newton participated in National Start! Walking Day on … Continue reading

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Meet Tim, an inspiration for everyone trying to lose weight

Our Facebook fans may remember Tim, a patient at our Chelmsford practice and a participant in The HMR Program for Weight ManagementTM at Harvard Vanguard.  We featured Tim back in August.  At the time, he had lost a total of … Continue reading

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