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New Year, New You, New Apps
No one can deny that technology has made our lives infinitely easier. Whether you’d like to order food, watch your favorite show, pay your bills, or find your way home – there’s an app for that. When...
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What Might Your Cold Hands Really Mean?
Do you dread shaking hands with people because your hands are always cold? Have your fingers or toes ever turned white or blue? If so, you may have a condition known as Raynaud’s (ray-NOHZ). According...
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Understanding Your Health Insurance Options: Terms and Definitions
Choosing a health insurance plan can be confusing and complicated, with lots of unfamiliar terms and different cost factors to consider. How do you know which plan choice provides the care you (and...
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Understanding Your Health Insurance Options: Different Plan Types
As we highlighted in last week’s blog post about insurance terms and definitions, there’s a lot to consider when choosing a health insurance plan that will work best for you and your family. Knowing...
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Heart Health and You
February is all about the heart – and we’re not only talking about Valentine’s Day. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death for all Americans,...
View ArticleHarvard Vanguard Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Russo
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a medical practice of Atrius Health, proudly welcomes Dr. Jennifer Russo to its internal medicine department in Peabody/Lynnfield. You can view her profile video...
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Harvard Vanguard Welcomes Dr. Nicholas McAuley
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates proudly welcomes Dr. Nicholas McAuley to its Internal Medicine department in Chelmsford. Dr. McAuley received his medical degree from Keck School of Medicine,...
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The DIY Vaccine: Hand Washing
This winter has been shaping up to be pretty mild, both in terms of the weather as well as the seasonal flu. The 2014-15 flu vaccine only reduced the risk of getting the flu by about 20%, but this...
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The Gender of Sleep
The fact that men and women are different isn’t exactly news. But did you know that there are significant variances among the sexes even when it comes to sleep? Studies are only now understanding why...
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The Gender of Sleep
The fact that men and women are different isn’t exactly news. But did you know that there are significant variances among the sexes even when it comes to sleep? Studies are only now understanding why...
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Patriots Day Holiday Notice
On Monday, April 18th, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates will be closed for Patriots Day except for those practices listed below, which are open for pre-scheduled urgent care appointments. If you...
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Join Us for “Understanding Your Medicare Options”
Thinking about choosing a Medicare plan? Concerned about your current Medicare choices because your medical, prescription or financial needs have changed? We want to make sure that you have a plan that...
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What is PSA and should I have it tested?
Prostate cancer is now the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in men in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one in six men will be diagnosed with the disease...
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Vaccines Are Not Just for Kids
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives. All adults should get vaccines to protect their health. Even healthy adults can become...
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Atrius Health Classes and Support Groups
Atrius Health offers a wide variety of health and wellness classes as part of our focus on your total health needs. Each year, we offer more than 600 classes including support groups, chronic disease...
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Get Your Flu Shot Today! Walk-in Flu Clinics and Appointments Available!
Influenza, sometimes simply called “flu,” is a serious illness. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu...
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The Importance of Managing High Blood Pressure
“My Doctor told me my blood pressure is too high – should I really be concerned?” Yes, you absolutely should! Many people have high blood pressure, and it therefore can be easy to think that this...
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What You Should Know About the Shingles Vaccine
Q. I have been seeing more and more information about the shingles vaccine in the news. What is shingles? A. Shingles (or herpes zoster) is a painful skin rash that usually appears in a band, a...
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Food and Medication Interactions You Should Know About
When I prescribe a new medication for one of my patients or suggest an over-the-counter (OTC) drug, I like to spend some time with them to explain the medication, how it works, possible side effects,...
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Atrius Health Participates in World Diabetes Day Event at the State House
Atrius Health was honored to be represented at last week’s World Diabetes Day Program at the State House during which Dr. Joe Kimura, Atrius Health CMO, was among the distinguished speakers who...
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