1. Firstly, what is colorectal cancer? We’ll use the National Cancer Institute’s definition: “Colorectal cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the colon or rectum divide uncontrollably, ultimately forming a malignant tumor. (The colon and rectum are parts of the body’s digestive system, which takes up nutrients from food and water and stores solid waste until it passes out of the body.) Colorectal cancer…
“The scans are only as good as the radiologist who reads them.” Have you ever heard this axiom about diagnostic imaging? Regardless of the state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology that Derry Imaging uses for all its exams—X-ray, ultrasound, CT, 3D mammography, MRI and more—our exceptional quality is directly related to the expertise of our onsite, fellowship trained…
It causes chest discomfort, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath and cold sweats. It leads to strokes, high blood pressure and heart attacks. Each year it takes the lives of more than 600,000 people in the United States. It’s heart disease–and it’s the leading cause of death for American women. Many women don’t know this, according…
“I wish my doctor took my concerns more seriously. I know my tests didn’t show anything unusual, but I still don’t feel well. Something is definitely wrong but I don’t know how to fix it.” If you have ever walked out of a doctor’s office thinking something like that, you would not be alone. About half…
If you’re anything like us, terminology from health insurance makes your eyes glaze over. We break it down for you so you know everything you need to know about high deductible insurance plans. What is a high deductible insurance plan? Actually, let’s back up even further – what is a deductible? Healthcare.gov defines a deductible as “The amount you…
Working in the Bedford office will be very familiar to Kate Jenkins, as she spent the past five years as a family medicine practitioner, caring for patients in another office in Bedford. As a matter of fact, she worked in the same office as Doctors Rosenbaum, Fitzgerald and Bennett prior to their joining DMC Primary Care.…
Diabetes Awareness Month is a perfect time for those people with diabetes to review their ABCs! A stands for A1C A1C is a blood test that represents your blood sugar average for the past 2-3 months. A1C is recommended to be less than 6.5% to prevent long term diabetes complications. A1C at goal can be achieved by…
1. Bring your own healthy dish. Think vegetables! Without the veggies, your plate will likely be higher in calories and in carbohydrates. A veggie platter for an appetizer, a salad, or a tray of roasted vegetables are always nice options to have available. Check out the recipes and substitutions below for some great ideas! 2. Be aware of tiny…
We know that getting exercise every week can be rough. But we have a few great tips for that can help you develop a regular habit of exercise which will seriously improve your health! Did you know that adding a small amount of regular exercise can improve blood sugars significantly? Slow and steady wins the race! Start…
The holidays present an array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. 1. Be realistic. The holidays don’t have to be…