July 6, 2016
When temperatures soar this summer, it’s easy to forget how dangerous the heat can be. Many people forget the power of the sun and the danger of humidity and air quality. While our bodies are certainly powerful, they can easily be overcome by extre...
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March 29, 2016
According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, the average person takes 10,000 steps each day, which adds up to more than three million steps per year. April is national recognized as Foot Health Awareness Month, and is a great oppor...
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January 26, 2016
As cold weather sets in for New England, the number of people with depression has great potential to increase. The most widely known clinical diagnosis of depression at this time of year is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which affects 4-6% of the...
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January 15, 2016
Snow shoveling is a very strenuous activity during extreme weather conditions. Being prepared for the task will help decrease your risk of injury. Here are some important tips to remain healthy during snow shoveling. You will be glad you took the ext...
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July 28, 2015
A balanced, low-sodium diet is important to keep your heart happy. In Harrington’s Cardiology department, we recommend our patients eat five or more fruits and vegetables per day. With all the farmers’ markets and fresh produce shipped into groce...
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June 24, 2015
The first time I heard the words “wound care” was from my plastic surgeon. When he said it, I had no idea what he was actually talking about and nor did I want to. I said, “I’ll take care of this myself.” But after a few months of doing ev...
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June 2, 2015
Harrington is celebrating Wound Care Awareness Week by bringing more attention to the estimated 6.7 million people suffering from chronic, non-healing wounds. Wound Care therapy is a specialty program designed to treat these wounds. They originate fr...
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May 18, 2015
Hearing loss can occur at any stage in life. Many people who experience hearing loss aren’t even aware they have a condition. Hearing loss can be a natural part of the aging process or as a result of damaging noise or trauma. People who have experi...
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May 14, 2015
Every day of the year, our healthcare providers play a vital role in caring for the health of our patients and communities. Two weeks during the year, we call special attention to the fantastic services of all our hospital workers—and nurses in par...
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April 1, 2015
Spring is in the air, and after a long winter, many of us are excited to get outside and get moving! Running can be a great way to improve your fitness, improve your health, and decrease stress. Many people are intimidated to start a new fitness ro...
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