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What You Should Know About Measles
Measles has been all over the news as of late, so we wanted to bring you the facts. Amrutha Balakrishnan, MD, Marlborough Primary Care, answered our questions. What is measles and why are vaccinations so important? What Is Measles? Measles is an acute viral respiratory …
Traveling After Joint Replacement is Easier Than You Think
Summer has finally approached, and it’s time to travel! If you recently had joint replacement surgery, no need to worry – traveling is still in your future. If the proper actions are taken, it should be safe to travel soon after your surgery. Discuss your …
The Leak of Which We Don’t Speak: Causes of Bladder Leaks and Tips for Strengthening
For generations, too many women have believed that urinary leakage was something they simply had to live with, an inevitable consequence of getting older or having children. And they felt embarrassed about discussing it, so they kept quiet and often ended up isolating themselves socially …
Be a Supportive Ally to Gender Diverse Individuals
The “T” in LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer) often used to go unnoticed, but it’s important to know what it means to be transgender and how to support individuals who are gender diverse. Many people don’t understand much about gender diversity, and that’s …