Wellness
Sports Supplements: Do They Really Deliver on Their Promises?
Who wouldn’t want to be more muscular, stronger, faster, or burn fat more quickly? With rising rates of obesity and more of a focus on the role of exercise in a healthy lifestyle, the emergence of the market for sports supplements which claim to help people achieve their fitness goals makes a lot of sense….
A Community Conversation: What you should know about Breast Health
It’s breast cancer awareness month. Bring your questions and concerns and let’s talk about the best ways to detect breast cancer early. All are welcome!
Urgent Care in South Boston Seaport
Come Visit Us! On September 12th, we experienced a flood in our main building at 409 West Broadway. Unfortunately, this means we are operating with limited space until the damage is fixed. We understand that accidents and illnesses don’t keep office hours. That’s why our 505 Congress Street urgent care clinic is here to provide…
GLP-What!? A Story of Serendipity that’s Shifting Paradigms in Obesity Treatment
You’ve probably heard the word Ozempic® somewhere on social media, TV news, or perhaps you even know someone taking this or a similar medication. But what are they? How do they work? Are they safe? And most importantly, who can benefit from them? What Are GLP-1s and How Do They Work? As the Greek physician…
Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer has a terrifying reputation, and rightly so. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women. Roughly one in twenty people will be diagnosed with this disease at some point in their lives. The encouraging news is that commonly available screening methods exist for early detection. It is…
Why a Great Urgent Care is Wonderful (and a PCP is Even Better).
At South Boston Community Health Center, we opened our first urgent care site this Fall – South Boston Health Seaport Urgent Care at 505 Congress Street. We are excited and amazed at how, starting from the very first day, it has been incredibly busy. We knew that opening it in the increasingly popular Seaport area…
The Power of Breakfast
I know you have heard it before but I will say it again: breakfast is the most important meal of the day! There’s good reason you hear this all the time. Numerous studies have shown that eating breakfast helps improve concentration, for children and for adults. It is also associated with reduced risk of obesity…
Everything You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer, HPV, pap smear – chances are you’ve heard these words and not known exactly what they mean. Until several years ago, cervical cancer was one of the leading causes of death for women. While progress has been made with advanced screening tools and vaccinations, cervical cancer remains a serious and often deadly diagnosis….
Why Can’t I Stop Eating at Night?
One of the biggest complaints I get from patients is that they can’t stop snacking at night. They think this is the downfall in their diet, and come to me looking for “healthy alternatives”. They are often shocked to hear the solution may be eating more! I wish I kept track of the number of…