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Monthly Archives: July 2011
The Myths of Nurse-Midwifery
The word “midwife” comes from the Old English and means “with woman.” Midwives have helped women give birth since the beginning of time. Over the years, several myths about midwifery have surfaced and have created some preconceived notions about what … Continue reading
The Shoes of Summer
When you think about it, shoes serve any, if not all, of these three purposes: They help protect the skin of the foot from trauma. They support the foot so that it functions better with less discomfort while also reducing … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Lifestyle
Tagged back pain, feet, flip-flops, foot instability, foot protection, hip pain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, posture, proper footwear, sandals, shoes, tendinitis
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Heat Wave: Be Smart, Be Safe
The brutal heat wave that has been suffocating the Midwest, Great Plains, and parts of the South in triple-digit heat and oppressive humidity is coming our way. The forecast for tomorrow and Friday is for temperatures to reach almost – … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Lifestyle, News & Info
Tagged Boston, cooling centers, eldery, heat advisory, heat emergency, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat wave, hydration, New England, pools
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Answers to some Common Questions about Health Screening Tests
I’m healthy and scheduled a checkup. What “routine” blood tests do I need? Surprisingly, few blood tests are recommended on a “routine” or screening basis. Everyone should have their cholesterol levels (a “lipid profile”) checked at least every five years, … Continue reading
Posted in Primary Care
Tagged blood panels, blood sugar, blood tests, check-up, cholesterol, colonoscopy, diabetes, ECG, EKG, health screening, lipid profile, mammogram, pap test, physical exam, PSA, screening tests, thyroid, Vitamin D, Wellesley
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Pre-diabetes? It’s Now or Never
Are you are one of the almost 80 million Americans who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes? If so, consider it a warning sign. This is your last chance to make some changes in your diet and lifestyle in order to … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition
Tagged blood sugar, diabetes, diet, eating well, exercise, healthy eating, healthy eating habits, healthy lifestyle, insulin, pre-diabetes, weight management, workout
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Managing Children’s Behavior
I think that it’s fair to say that most kids, at one time or another, exhibit behavior that worries or concerns their parents. In fact, in our outpatient Behavioral Health Departments at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, the most frequent request … Continue reading
ACL Injuries
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of four major knee ligaments. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect one bone to another. The ACL connects your thighbone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia) and helps stabilize your knee … Continue reading
Posted in Physical Therapy
Tagged ACL, ACL Injury, joint, knee, knee joint, ligaments, partial tear, rehabilitation, surgery
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Making your trip to the pharmacy a whole lot easier
Sometimes, a trip to your neighborhood pharmacy may go like this: You arrive, but your prescription has not arrived from your doctor’s office. The pharmacy calls to look for it. Turns out the nurse is waiting for the doctor to … Continue reading
Posted in Pharmacy
Tagged Boston, Copley, health insurance, insurance, prescription medicine, prescriptions
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