Why Big Insurance Can’t Fix Healthcare — and How Direct Primary Care Patients Have a Better Option
The problem with the traditional system Why Big Insurance Can’t Fix Healthcare – How Direct Primary Care Patients Have a Better Option – For decades, big insurance has shaped how Americans access care — driving complexity, administrative overhead, and misaligned incentives that too often put paperwork ahead of patients. Thought leaders in the DPC movement […]
Step Into Smarter Health: How Smart Scales Are Changing Weight Tracking
Step Into Smarter Health: How Smart Scales Are Changing Weight Tracking Staying on top of your weight used to mean stepping on a bathroom scale and jotting down a number. Today, smart scales are giving that old ritual a serious upgrade. These connected devices don’t just tell you what you weigh—they help explain why your health is changing and keep […]
3 Medical Tidbits: Microplastics, Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers, and Flossing for Stroke Prevention
3 Medical Tidbits: Microplastics, Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers, and Flossing for Stroke Prevention Medical research is constantly uncovering new insights into how our environment and habits affect our health. Here are three fascinating and concerning medical findings that could impact the way we think about plastic exposure, lung cancer, and even flossing. 1. Microplastics […]
Understanding Norovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Norovirus, often referred to as the “stomach bug,” is a highly contagious virus that can affect people of all ages. Known for its rapid onset of symptoms, it is a leading cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide. Understanding how to manage and prevent Norovirus is crucial to minimizing its impact. What is Norovirus? Norovirus is a […]
Summer is here!
Are you ready for cookouts, trips to the beach. . . and tick bites? There are almost 100,000 cases of Lyme Disease in Massachusetts every year, and most of these occur in June, July and August. A person usually becomes infected with Lyme Disease when they are bitten by a deer tick that stays attached […]
Happy June solstice! It’s the first day of summer!
To help celebrate, we are offering a selection of healthy, organic tomato plants. They are in 3” pots, ready to be put in a garden or in a patio container. Please stop by to choose a few of your favorites. They are located on our 2nd floor foyer. Happy gardening from your Action Medicine, DPC […]
Viruses vs. bacterial respiratory infections
As we make our way into the fall and winter months, also known as the “flu season,” it is important to understand the differences between viral and bacterial respiratory infections. The common cold, influenza, and coronavirus are all caused by viruses, not bacteria. Therefore, antibiotics do not work for these viral illnesses. Furthermore, taking antibiotics […]
Back to School Season
Ok, “back to school” isn’t really a season, but I’d imagine you’d rather hear me say that as opposed to “fall”. The reality of summer ending is a bit much for some. Anyway, let me get to the real reason I’m bothering everyone today. I actually have an important question to ask that impacts the […]