How to Make Wellness and Fitness Programs a Part of Your Life

Eat right, exercise and get plenty of sleep. These are the things everyone is supposed to do in order to live a healthy, happy life, according to everyone from government agencies to doctors to big-time television pundits. Easy for them to say. They don’t have to deal with all of the daily chores, activities and responsibilities you do. Between getting…

Breast Imaging – A Crucial Service for Women

Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. But the numbers don’t lie. And the truth is stone cold frightening. One out of every eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-most common kind of cancer affecting women (after skin cancer). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that breast cancer…

5 Reasons to Make Sleep a Priority

As a society, we lead very busy lives. There are children to run to sports events, volunteer opportunities, exercise routines, food prep, long hours at jobs and commuting times that are constantly competing for dominance. And, when we do have a spare moment we tend to jealously guard it and justify using it to binge…

Boost Your Metabolism With These Zesty Spring Recipes

For many, spring means the return of fresh, local foods essential to eating and living well. In particular, whole grains and other nutrients help maintain a healthy metabolism and body weight much more so than the temporary fix of dieting. As naturopath Dr. John Dempster points out, your diet should be customized for your biochemistry. However,…

Daily Diligence – A Guide to Functional Diabetes Management

Each day, millions of Americans endure a regimen finger pricks, injections and questions about what they can and cannot eat. They have diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 9 percent of the U.S. population is living with diabetes, a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or respond to insulin. When properly…

5 Warming Recipes for Healthy Weight Loss

The farmer’s market is still shuttered, and it’s the season for comfort food, not weight loss. Although eating more seems natural, it is very much possible to lose weight in the cooler months. It just requires different tools, including a regular rhythm of high-calorie breakfasts and low-calorie dinners, as shown in an Obesity study. Here are some…

Heart Disease 101 – Prevention, Detection and Treatment

Heart disease is insidious. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that it takes more than 600,000 lives every year, leaves thousands of families without their loved ones and costs millions of others their quality of life. It’s also the second-leading cause of death in New Hampshire, killing more than 2,000 people annually according…

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Bedford Office has Evening Hours until 8:00 pm

DMC Primary Care at Bedford has extended hours for appointments almost every weeknight, making it easier than ever to schedule an appointment with your provider that fits your busy schedule. You can schedule same-day appointments for urgent issues that just can’t wait! New Hours in Bedford: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday 8:00…

Dermatology Services – Sometimes the Issue is Skin Deep

It has been said that beauty is only skin deep–and the same can be said for some health issues. From acne to irregularly shaped moles to melanoma and cosmetic concerns, Americans have more reasons than ever to seek out dermatology services. In fact, according to the American Skin Association, it is estimated that 100 million Americans…