Jaw Pain: Temporary Stress or a Joint Disorder?
Balancing personal responsibilities, keeping up with loved ones, and staying healthy can be difficult, especially as we face the COVID-19 pandemic. For many people, it’s common for stress and anxiety...
View ArticleUnder Pressure: How to Avoid and Treat a Sinus Infection
Protecting yourself from a sinus infection is an essential part of maintaining respiratory health – particularly as we continue cold and flu season during the pandemic. Our respiratory system helps us...
View ArticleChoosing a Pediatric Thermometer
Kids and fevers are pretty much inevitable. When your child spikes a fever, it can be pretty scary, especially if you’re a new parent. The reality is that fevers are common in children and usually pass...
View ArticleWhat’s Causing Your Bad Breath?
Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, can be a delicate subject to discuss. As we continue wearing masks to protect against COVID-19, maybe you’ve noticed your breath isn’t as fresh as it could be....
View ArticleVideo Visits: Join from Your Desktop Computer or Mobile Device
On April 10, 2021, you’ll see a lot of exciting new changes in MyHealth Online. Our patient portal will have an improved layout and new features to help you find what’s most important to you. In...
View ArticleSeasonal Allergies, the Common Cold, or COVID-19?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a cough, sneeze, sore throat, or congested nose might trigger heightened anxiety. However, it’s important to remember that despite the many precautions we are taking...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Best Sunscreen to Protect Your Skin
As summer approaches and the weather warms up, many people will be spending more time outdoors. Although getting outside and staying active is good for your health, it’s important to be careful of...
View ArticleMen’s Health: Prioritizing Wellness
June is Men’s Health Month – an opportunity to raise awareness around the importance of prioritizing wellness and healthy habits. Over the past 16 months, many of us have put medical visits and routine...
View ArticleFeeling the Heat? Tips to Stay Safe and Cool!
With summer in full swing, New Englanders know to anticipate hot temperatures and the occasional heatwave. Although this is a great time to get outdoors, it’s critical to stay safe while temperatures...
View ArticleThe Importance of Flu Vaccination in the Midst of COVID-19
Although much of our medical news these days is focused on COVID-19, its Delta variant, and the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, we are quickly approaching the time of year when we have to...
View ArticleIntroducing the COVID-19 SMART Health Card: Online Proof of Vaccination
As some retail, entertainment and travel destinations are beginning to require customers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or show a negative COVID-19 test), having a safe and portable way to...
View ArticleWhat to Know About Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, uncomfortable infections that can happen in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Anyone can develop a UTI,...
View ArticleRemedies for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom disease, is a sleep-related movement disorder that often causes an uncomfortable urge to move the legs. On average, 5-10 percent of people in the U.S....
View ArticleTips for Weight Loss After Menopause
As we age, there are many positives to look forward to – you’re more in tune with your emotions, your self-esteem grows, and you’ve gained wisdom through your life experiences. Although there are many...
View ArticlePuberty in Boys: What to Expect
Puberty is the time when children transition—both physically and emotionally—into adulthood. For boys, this transition begins around age 9-14 and lasts throughout their teenage years. Puberty can be a...
View ArticleExpanded Weekday Adult Urgent Care
Atrius Health is pleased to share that we are expanding our weekday hours for adult urgent care to make access to care easier for you. Our urgent care departments in Braintree, Norwood, Plymouth...
View ArticleDementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: What’s the Difference?
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often used interchangeably when discussing age-related memory loss. While Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia, the two are not the same. Knowing the...
View ArticleGetting Your Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record
On Monday, January 10, Massachusetts introduced the “My Vax Records” tool. It allows residents to search the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS) for their vaccine records. When the...
View ArticleSleepless Nights: Healthy Ways to Conquer Insomnia
Difficulty sleeping, called insomnia, is a common and frustrating problem. If you’re not sleeping well at night, you will not be at your best during the daytime. Insomnia makes everything worse. It can...
View ArticleManaging Heart Disease
Heart disease is a condition that affects your blood vessels and arteries, as well as your body’s ability to transport blood from your heart to other organs. As the leading cause of death in the United...
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