Monthly Archives: February 2012

More reasons to drink your milk!

It’s winter in New England, and even though the snow has been elusive, shorter days and more indoor time can put children at risk for vitamin D deficiency. What is Vitamin D?  Vitamin D is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins … Continue reading

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Lung Function Testing in Children with Asthma

If you have a child with asthma, you probably know that their symptoms can vary for many reasons. One way to help assess your child’s asthma is a lung function test.  A lung function test (spirometry) evaluates how well your … Continue reading

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It’s time to start planning for summer camp

You may be thinking, “It’s only February, why would I be thinking about summer camp now?” Believe it or not, summer camps fill up quite early. It is best to start planning what your child is going to do for … Continue reading

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a disease associated with aging that causes vision loss in the center of your vision.  The disease affects the center of the retina called the macula.  The retina is the light sensitive tissue … Continue reading

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President’s Day Holiday Notice

On President’s Day, which is Monday, February 20th, Harvard Vanguard practices will be CLOSED except for Braintree, Chelmsford, Kenmore, Peabody, Somerville, and Wellesley, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care visits. To check these sites’ hours of operation on President’s Day, please click here. As … Continue reading

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Talking about the impact of menopause on libido

There are many difficult discussion topics for women who are in the years leading up to their last menstrual period (perimenopause), and for women who have completed their periods (menopause or post-menopause). In my practice, I have found that shared … Continue reading

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Six Steps To A Healthier Heart

Although the rate of cardiovascular or heart disease has been decreasing, it remains far too common of a diagnosis, and it is still the leading cause of death for those over the age of 55.  The American Heart Association recommends … Continue reading

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MyHealth: an online connection to your doctor’s office

Harvard Vanguard is pleased to offer our patients a convenient, secure way to manage their personal health information called MyHealth Online.  MyHealth Online is a highly secure, web-based portal that allows you to access portions of your health record and … Continue reading

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