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January 4, 2024 / Exercise / Mercedes Godin

New Year, New Fad: The Cold Plunge

The Cold plunge, also known as the Polar Bear Plunge, is a popular tradition that many people participate in to ring in the New Year. They do this by submerging into a body of cold water only before racing out to warmth under a blanket and a cup of hot cocoa. This New Year’s Day tradition has many proven benefits and has become something that more individuals are incorporating into their fitness routines. While there are….

December 27, 2023 / Health / John Arruda

New Year’s Resolutions

It is almost New Year’s Eve and that means it is time to decide on a New Year’s Resolution! Making lifestyle changes can be difficult, but they can be simplified and personalized to you. The important part is making an effort to improve oneself, even if it’s a minor goal.

December 19, 2023 / Health / Jamie Kogut

Staying Healthy Through the Holidays

As the year is coming to an end and the holiday season is quickly approaching, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the hustle of it all. As a company, we are busy as ever and our duties as healthcare providers never slow down, however it’s equally important to enjoy this season prioritize health and wellbeing in our personal lives. Here are a few helpful reminders to help make the best of this season!

December 14, 2023 / Health / Kelly Murphy

Winter INJURIES???

As the weather gets colder and the snow starts falling, we start to see an increase in orthopedic injuries. There have been reports of about 1 million U.S. adults injured due to slips and falls every year, with significant increase as temperature declines. Living in New England, we not only experience snow but ice, sleet, and the lovely slush. This causes wet pavement, slippery…

Ankle & Foot / Thomas Cao

What to Wear on Your Feet in the Winter?

New England winters can bring lots of beautiful snow. That also means freezing temperatures, wet conditions, and icy walkways. It is important to have proper gear in order to help you enjoy the winter and to avoid injuries. The keys are: staying warm and dry, picking shoes that fit, and choosing function over style.

December 1, 2023 / Health / Christina Gosselin

Winter Gift Guide for Runners

With the winter holidays fast approaching and time running out to get the perfect gift, why not treat your special someone with a gift that can really help them start the new year off right. We compiled a list of holiday gifts with running in the winter in mind!

Sports / Paulo Rodrigues

High School Sports Injuries

This study is unique because it looks at a variety of different sports and injuries in a single study. Most studies that look at injury rates only examine one sport or one type of injury. The sports being examined in this study are…

November 17, 2023 / Health / Julie Tolento

Lymphedema: The Swell Life of a Limb

Living with lymphedema can be very challenging, however there are self-management strategies and professional therapies that can improve overall quality of life and prevent the condition from worsening.

November 7, 2023 / Back Pain / Donald Murphy

“My back really hurts. What should I do? Whom should I see?”

Back pain is a part of life. Nearly everyone develops some kind of back problem at some point – and often multiple times throughout life. In most cases the pain is not serious and resolves fairly quickly. But there are times when the pain is quite intense and does not go away on its own.
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