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Veggies and the Super Bowl DO go together!

Make 2013 the year of the vegetable! To bring that idea home, the SMArt kids prepared a delicious and nutritious Super Bowl Snack Salad, spearheaded by Linda Germaine-Miller, our SMArt Kids nutritionist. See below for Linda’s other healthy snack alternatives … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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2011 Go Red for Women Events

February is American Heart Month and Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates has been teaming up with the American Heart Association to provide free health screenings at the Go Red For Women CONNECT Casting Call and the Go Red Luncheon. The Go Red Connect … Continue reading

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