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Tag Archives: heart disease
More Reasons to Eat a Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is making news again all over the place. Newest research confirms what we thought – a Mediterranean-style diet is a healthy way to eat, because it can help reduce cholesterol, lower the risk of having a heart … Continue reading
It’s January, so Get Moving!
Did you resolve to exercise more in 2013? If so, congratulations! Being physically active is one of the most positive things you can do to maintain or improve your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that all … Continue reading
Heart Walk 2012 a Success!
On September 15th, hundreds of employees from Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and the other medical groups that make up Atrius Health (Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical Group, Southboro Medical Group, South Shore Medical Center and Reliant Medical Group) participated in … Continue reading
Posted in Community Events, Primary Care
Tagged AHA, American Heart Association, Atrius Health, Boston, Boston Heart Walk, cardiovascular health, charity walk, Dedham Medical Associates, Esplanade, event, Granite Medical, heart attacks, heart disease, Heart Walk, Reliant Medical Group, South Shore Medical Center, Southboro Medical Group, stroke
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Sixth year for Atrius Health in the Boston Heart Walk
Did you know that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer of all Americans? In fact, someone dies from CVD every 38 seconds! Heart disease also kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. And congenital cardiovascular defects … Continue reading
Posted in News & Info
Tagged American Heart Association, Atrius Health, Boston, cardiovascular disease, CVD, Dedham Medical Associates, Esplanade, event, Granite Medical, heart, heart disease, heart health, Heart Walk, Reliant Medical Group, South Shore Medical Center, Southboro Medical Group
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Seven Seasonal Superfoods
This is my favorite time of the year. The days are getting longer, the sun is stronger, and winter is definitely over! It’s the perfect time of year to work on healthy habits like exercising more and eating better. If … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition
Tagged berries, broccoli, cantaloupe, cooking light, eating well, farmers markets, health information, healthy eating, healthy eating habits, healthy foods, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, heart health, herbs, onions, recipes, salmon, summer foods, superfoods, tomatoes, weight management
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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
Posted in Nutrition, Primary Care
Tagged American Heart Association, dietary guidelines, eating fish, eating lean meat, eating nuts, eating well, exercise, fruits, health information, healthy eating, healthy eating habits, healthy lifestyle, heart, heart disease, heart health, lower sodium, primary care, vegetables, weight management, whole grains, workout
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This Saturday is the American Heart Association’s Boston Heart Walk!
This Saturday, Septemer 10th, employees of the five Atrius Health medical groups – Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Southboro Medical Group and South Shore Medical Center – will be participating in the Boston Heart Walk to raise money to … Continue reading
Posted in News & Info
Tagged American Heart Association, Atrius Health, Boston, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular health, Dedham Medical Associates, Esplanade, event, fundraising, fundraising event, Granite Medical, healthy lifestyle, heart, heart disease, heart health, Heart Walk, South Shore Medical Center, Southboro Medical Group, stroke
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Five Medical Groups, Five Years, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
Employees of the five Atrius Health medical groups – Dedham Medical Associates, Granite Medical, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Southboro Medical Group and South Shore Medical Center – will be participating in the Boston Heart Walk for the fifth year in … Continue reading
Posted in News & Info
Tagged American Heart Association, Atrius Health, Boston, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular health, Dedham Medical Associates, Esplanade, event, fundraising, fundraising event, Granite Medical, heart disease, heart health, Heart Walk, South Shore Medical Center, Southboro Medical Group, stroke
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Do you know if you have high blood pressure? You should.
It seems like every month is an awareness month, and May is no exception. This month is Hypertension Awareness Month. Although that’s not something that rolls off the tongue too easily, I feel it’s so important for everybody to understand … Continue reading
Posted in Critical Health Topics
Tagged American Heart Association, diastolic, disease, exercise program, health information, health screening, healthy lifestyle, heart, heart disease, heart health, high blood pressure, hypertension, salt, smoking, sodium, stroke, systolic, weight management, Wellesley
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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
