Health & Wellness

Facts About Osteoporosis

July 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which bones become fragile and thin, and are more likely to break. In people with weakened bones, osteoporosis develops when new bone doesn’t keep up with the weakening of old bone. [Read More...]

Tips for a Healthy Summer

June 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

The summer months bring a lot of time spent outdoors with friends and family. Fresh food, picnics and dining out are part of the great summertime experience. When eating out there are a few things you need to keep in mind. [Read More...]

How You Can Reduce Your Risk of Melanoma Skin Cancer

June 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Cancer of the skin is by far the most common of all cancers. Melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers but causes a large majority of skin cancer deaths since it is more likely to grow and spread if not caught [Read More...]

ABC’s of Antibiotics

April 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

Did you know? Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Using antibiotics the wrong way can lead to antibiotic-resistant infections. Each year in the United States, at least 2 million people get serious [Read More...]

Handwashing 101

April 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

Milford Regional Medical Center wants to remind everyone that the easiest – and most effective – way to prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Read More...]

The Truth About Backyard Poultry

April 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Soft, fluffy chicks are practically synonymous with spring. With their downy feathers, chicks seem like great cuddling companions, but caution must be taken to prevent infection. Many human illnesses can be acquired [Read More...]

How Can I Protect Myself Against Flu?

April 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

Although warmer weather is around the corner the flu is still prevalent in some areas. Yearly flu vaccination is the best tool currently available to protect against influenza (flu). While how well the flu vaccine works [Read More...]

4 Things You and Your Teen May Not Know About Marijuana — But Should

January 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

Massachusetts is now among eight U.S. states to legalize marijuana for adult (21+) recreational use, a decision that’s created a relaxed stance on use of the drug and left many parents worried. The simple, clear and [Read More...]