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Evidence-Based Nutrition Tips for Overall Health

July 17, 2019

" There’s no shortage of health myths being spread around. Crash diets, false claims, and health tips with no scientific backing are more common than factual health tips. We wanted to set the record straight and give you nutrition tips that have been studied and backed by real evidence. Nuts are Good for You People often wonder if nuts are actually good for any nutritional needs, due to their high fat content. The short answer ...

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Weight Loss Tips to Help Achieve Better Overall Health

June 20, 2019

" Most of us are guilty of trying some pretty unhealthy weight loss methods. From crash diets to detox plans, getting pulled into the world of weight loss is easy. Most of these popular fads focus more on the actual weight loss and less on your overall health. Follow these simple tips to begin losing weight in a safe, healthy way that will improve your overall well-being at the same time! Lower Your Sugars and Carbs ...

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The Most Common Vaccine Needs for Young Children

June 11, 2019

" Vaccinating your children is one of the simplest ways you can protect them. Getting the vaccine is as easy as a quick trip to the pediatrician’s office and your child will be protected against harmful and potentially deadly diseases. From birth until age 6 there are multiple vaccines your child should receive. There are too many vaccines to cover all at once, but let’s take a look at some of the most notable ...

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How to Schedule, Plan Sport and Camp Physicals

May 14, 2019

" The spring and summer bring in nicer weather and more outdoor fun for you and your children. That also means it is time for you to get your child and updated sport and camp physical for any upcoming activities! Sport and camp physicals are necessary for many children to partake in recreational events. Most school districts require parents to get an updated sport physical before playing on school-sanctioned teams. Additionally, a majority of local summer ...

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Sports Safety Skills for Kids and Why they Need Sports Physicals

May 14, 2019

" The summer is coming to a close, which means it is back-to-school and fall sports seasons for a majority of children this autumn. However, before your child can participate in certain sports and the upcoming season they need an updated sports physical.  Each year, your child’s school and/or recreational program legally needs a sports physical in order to enroll them in certain activities. Without the physical your child is not able to enroll ...

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How Can You Protect Your Child From School Sport Injuries?

May 14, 2019

" Did you know that sports injuries are some of the most common reasons for medical visits among children in middle school and high school? The Centers for Disease Control estimate that nearly 3.2 million children each year are hospitalized from sports injuries annually. In addition, over 750,000 children between the ages of 12-17 are treated in an emergency room (ER) for sports and recreation-related injuries. So what should parents do to protect their ...

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Seasonal Allergy Prevention and Awareness Guide

April 17, 2019

" Sometimes, it is not too surprising to find yourself being bothered with seasonal allergies. Many times, people have specific allergies but they do not take the cautionary steps to address a potential allergy. Taking preventive steps is also not enough as patients need to have treatment options as well. AFC Urgent Care Swampscott has outlined a seasonal allergy awareness and prevention guide to help you manage your allergies.  As a matter of fact, during springtime ...

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Why are the Measles Coming Back?

April 17, 2019

" There are numerous recorded cases of the measles in the U.S in 2019, even though that’s not the only country affected. Recent reports documented by the CDC are quite alarming since this year has the second largest number of cases since measles was virtually eradicated in the year 2000. What are the causes in recent measles spikes in the U.S? According to updated public health records, there were high numbers of parents ...

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How to Build an Occupational Medicine Program

March 15, 2019

" Businesses both large and small need to ultimately need occupational health and medicine programs to protect their employees. However, creating a new occupational medicine requires some key decision-making from business leaders. In a nutshell, occupational medicine programs are treatment plans designed to help address employees’ work-related injuries or illnesses. A physician requires special training in occupational medicine in order to provide care to employees in these programs. In addition, occupational medicine needs to help evaluate ...

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The Top 6 Chronic Diseases in the U.S

March 15, 2019

" Chronic diseases are long-lasting medical conditions that inhibit one’s ability or activity either daily or over a longer period of time, explains the CDC. In the U.S a significant number of adults have at least one chronic condition. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that at least one in every four adults has at least one chronic disease. Chronic diseases can be debilitating but are manageable with routine and consistent medical care. Additionally ...

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