By: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services at Signature Healthcare The term “autumn anxiety” was coined by Welsh therapist, Gillian Scully. After noticing a trend in anticipation, overwhelm, and stress in clients at the end of summer and beginning of fall, she named the condition Autumn Anxiety. The main symptoms of Autumn anxiety are feelings … More AUTUMN Can Be Beautiful!
WELCOME TO A NEW ERA OF HEALTH IN EAST BRIDGEWATER.Signature Healthcare, a trusted leader in healthcare for over 125 years, is now expanding its services in East Bridgewater and surrounding communities — ready to meet the healthcare needs of you and your loved ones. Our convenient, state-of-the-art medical facility just off Route 18 offers a … More Open House and Exciting Developments for East Bridgewater and Surrounding Communities
By: Tanvi Maharaja, PT DPT at Signature Healthcare October is National PT Month, and what better time to celebrate, recognize, and acknowledge the awesome contribution of PT’s to a myriad of health conditions?!! Signature Healthcare leads the way in providing PT services to our local community at four different locations. Meet our outpatient physical therapy teams! 110 … More NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT At Signature Healthcare Now that we know what constipation is (check out this article), let us discuss what we can do to optimize gut health and manage it. The following are key points in maintaining healthy bowels: 1. Consistency: Our bowels love consistency: with the timing and type of food intake, … More The Poop Talk: Awkward but Important Stuff – Part II, Constipation Management
By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Do you feel unsteady on your feet? Have you ever passed up an opportunity to participate in an activity that you enjoy, because you were afraid of falling? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults … More Risks For Falls and Aging: What You Need To Know.
By: Lindsay Schwartz, RD, LDN at Signature Healthcare. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digested by the body. Fiber is found in plant foods, like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Think of the edible seeds and skins on fruits and vegetables. Fiber has so many benefits, including lowering bad cholesterol … More What is fiber and are you eating enough of it?
What are sugar substitutes? By: Tayla Carter, MS, LDN, Registered Dietitian (RD) at the Signature Healthcare Outpatient Nutrition Clinic Sugar substitutes, or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), are artificial or naturally occurring substances that are used to sweeten food and beverage products, without adding sugar, and contain little to no calories. These sweeteners are often found in … More Sugar Substitutes: Are They As Sweet As They Seem?
By: Eoin Moriarty, Internal Medicine Physician Assistant at Signature Healthcare As a primary care provider, I believe that a very important topic that needs to be understood with my patients is cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is in the blood. Studies show that those with elevated levels of certain cholesterols can lead to … More Clearing Up Cholesterol
By: Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Plymouth County It’s funny sometimes where you find inspiration. More than twenty years ago, I was asked by a colleague if I would be interested in teaching a class at Stonehill College on Group Counseling for Substance Abusers. In the very scholarly textbook … More “Feeding Each Other”
Emily Ann Richmond, Marketing Coordinator at BAMSI During my pregnancy, I was told that having a boy would be easier than having a girl. However, as my son enters his mid-teens, I see him drowning in a sea of toxic masculinity. I constantly question if I’m doing enough to raise my son to be true … More Navigating the Challenges of Raising a Son in a World of Toxic Masculinity
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