February 27, 2019
The reality is that it just IS. There is a national shortage of psychiatrists; more than 1,000 jobs are posted for psychiatrists in Massachusetts alone; the majority of the available psychiatrists are over 50 years of age in the United States with an...
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February 5, 2019
The Power of Exercise Many New Year’s resolutions revolve around improving overall health and fitness with a pledge to exercise more. For some, the beginning of every year has great potential for a health revolution. Unfortunately, for most, the vi...
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February 4, 2019
Over the past few years, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Therapy has been highlighted in various medical journals as a promising technique that may heal damaged tissue more effectively. Now, the elective procedure is becoming a popular choice, a...
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January 2, 2019
It’s common to feel tired sometimes, but your sleepiness shouldn’t adversely affect your well-being. As many as 18 percent of the population suffers from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Are you one of them? Excessive sleepiness is the leadi...
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December 11, 2018
While physiatry isn’t a new medical specialty, it is one lesser known in the healthcare world when you compare it to, say, oncology, dermatology or cardiology. The concept of physiatry, or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), has been a...
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November 19, 2018
Los días festivos son la tormenta perfecta para el estrés financiero, dramas familiares y la tentación de consentirse demasiado. Es también la temporada en la que el énfasis en la unión familiar puede hacer que algunas personas se sientan sol...
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November 18, 2018
Leer: Lidiando con el Estrés en los Días Festivos If you’ve talked to any parents during the holiday season, you’ve probably noticed some trends. This time of year, we’re all overwhelmed. Commitments seem endless, our kids are overwhelmed w...
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November 9, 2018
This past Thursday*, a gunman opened fire in a bar in Thousand Oaks, California, killing 12 people with no apparent rhyme or reason known to investigators at this time. What we do know is that the shooter was experiencing a reportedly untreated menta...
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October 23, 2018
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women. It is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. About Lung Cancer Lung c...
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October 10, 2018
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Please join me in thanking the staff members of the Harrington Physical Therapy Department for all the excellent care they provide all year long! Did you know that the profession of physical therapy develop...
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