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Eat Your Fruits and Veggies!

February 24, 2017

"Fruit and veg: For a longer life eat 10-a-day" By James GallagherHealth and science reporter, BBC News An article posted on the BBC News, reviewing evidence for health benefits of eating fruits and veggies. "Eating loads of fruit and vegetables - 10 portions ... MORE >

Celebrating African-American Achievements in Medicine

February 21, 2017

Black History Month 2017 Read more about African American achievements in medicine here. MORE >

February is Cancer Prevention Month!

February 08, 2017

February is National Cancer Prevention Month The foundation of cancer prevention includes a healthy diet and regular exercise. Read more on the AICR website. MORE >

Women and Heart Disease

December 27, 2016

"Carrie Fisher's death puts spotlight on women's heart disease" in USA Today Dec. 27, 2016 The sad news of Carrie Fisher's death reminds us that heart disease effects women, too. Read more in USA Today. MORE >

Holiday Wishes from Wellscape Direct MD

December 23, 2016

I just want to take a moment to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! ☃️ There is much to reflect upon this year - so much happening in the world that gives pause, causes distress and anguish, but so much that is a ... MORE >

Walking Breaks for Your Health

November 14, 2016

"Short Walking Breaks Reduce the Dangers of Sitting Too Long" VeryWell September 18, 2014 Walking breaks for your health - check it out, get creative to work it into your day! Read more on VeryWell.com. MORE >

Check out the “Magic Pill” at WBUR

September 07, 2016

That's right - there is a "magic pill" - it's exercise!! We've known it for a long time, but research continues to show the benefits. Check out WBURs "Magic Pill" for tips, info, and encouragement! MORE >

Updates on Lyme Disease

July 13, 2016

"Visiting physician sheds new light on Lyme disease" in the MVTimes, July 13, 2016 Updates on Lyme Disease by Dr. Nevena Zubcevik, DO (Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness) - worth a read about much-needed work on Lyme Disease! Read more at ... MORE >

PokemanGo: Good for exercise, but remember to be mindful of your environment

July 12, 2016

"Are you playing 'Pokemon Go?'" By Dugan Arnett, The Boston Globe, July 12, 2016 "'Pokemon Go' - the recently released, ridiculously popular smartphone game — has turned the streets of Boston into a fertile Pokemon hunting ground." Read more at the Boston Globe. MORE >

An article that speaks to the sacredness of the primary care relationship

June 24, 2016

"Mom and Medicine: What Worries this MD" by Venu Julapalli, MD "The foundation of medicine is the patient-doctor relationship." Not metrics, not even evidence-based medicine. " . . . anything that honors the unique expression of love and healing that is the ... MORE >