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Pamper Yourself (Your Kids Will Thank You for It)
Whether you are raising kids or enjoying your “empty nest” or retirement, taking care of yourself affects not only you, but also those around you and all those who care about you. It is not selfish to...
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More reasons to drink your milk!
It’s winter in New England, and even though the snow has been elusive, shorter days and more indoor time can put children at risk for vitamin D deficiency. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is one of the...
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The Problem with Skimping on Sleep
When you are trying to go to sleep and cannot, or when you wake up at 3am, you can feel very isolated and alone. But you are definitely not alone. Sleep deprivation is a national crisis that affects...
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How to Choose Athletic Shoes
The modern athletic shoe is a far cry from the canvas Keds and Converse high top sneakers that your parents and grandparents may have grown up with. Today there is a wide range of athletic shoes,...
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The Hazards of…Gardening?!
Ah, Spring! With the arrival of warmer temperatures, gardeners across the country are back outside and nurturing their gardens once again. Most of us think of gardening as a relaxing and enjoyable...
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SMArt Kids Food Math: Local = Fresh + Tasty
Summer is here and it’s a perfect time to enjoy some of the healthy, nutritious, local foods available to us. Local foods tend to be fresher, are seasonal and taste better. Here are ten ways to eat...
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Ways to Live a Long and Healthy Life
Everyone wants to live a long, healthy, active life. Yes, genes have something to do with your health, but many people believe that it’s not just your genes, but what you do with them that counts! We...
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It’s January, so Get Moving!
Did you resolve to exercise more in 2013? If so, congratulations! Being physically active is one of the most positive things you can do to maintain or improve your health. The Centers for Disease...
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Veggies and the Super Bowl DO go together!
Make 2013 the year of the vegetable! To bring that idea home, the SMArt kids prepared a delicious and nutritious Super Bowl Snack Salad, spearheaded by Linda Germaine-Miller, our SMArt Kids...
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Our Spring Cleaning for You: Ideas for Healthy Living from our Blog
The weather is finally (albeit in fits and starts) warming up here in the Northeast. The spring season is a time for renewal, which means it’s also a good time to reassess your health habits and...
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5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
According to the most recent estimates from the CDC, 29 million American adults and children have Type 2 Diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, and that number has been steadily increasing over...
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Want to keep that New Year’s resolution? We may have a way…
“Beginning January 1st, I will exercise every day and eliminate fast food from my diet.” Does that sound familiar? With the start of 2015 around the corner and all of its promises for a new...
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Group Health Coaching Telephonic Class: A Huge Success
The seemingly never-ending string of snowstorms that occurred this past winter led to the cancellation of dozens of health and wellness classes offered at Harvard Vanguard. From Prenatal Yoga to Strong...
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Running: In or Out? What You Should Consider
At this time of year in Boston, with the Marathon just days away, many of us begin to ponder questions like “Who will win?” and “What will the weather be like?” This year, however, the prevailing...
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Living with Diabetes Program Receives ADA Recognition
We are pleased to announce that “Living with Diabetes,” a diabetes self-management education program at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, has been awarded continued Recognition from the American...
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Healthy Tips for a Fun, Safe Summer
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ~ Henry James Most of us can appreciate and agree with this quote, especially now...
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Dry and Secondary Drowning
Have you ever heard of secondary drowning? What about dry drowning? The terms sound made up, but they represent real – and fairly scary – phenomena. While almost unknown, they account for about 2% of...
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“Lewis, My Tree!”
Do you remember the scene in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation when Clark Griswold’s massive and beautifully decorated tree catches fire and quickly disintegrates? Well, whether the cause is a dry...
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Holiday Season Shopping: Be Smart and Safe
December means decking the halls, holiday carols, getting together with family, and of course the height of gift giving each year. December also marks “Safe Toys and Gifts” month, a good reminder to...
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Find Your Best Energy to Make Positive Lifestyle Changes
It seems like a no-brainer. Eat right, maintain a healthy weight, be active, don’t smoke, and drink responsibly, and you can improve the state of your health. And yet, fewer than one in five adults, a...
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