Atrius Health

07/22/2025

Sunglasses do more than add style or reduce glare on a bright, sunny day. They are crucial for protecting your eyes from long-term damage from ultraviolet (UV) light. 😎

Sunglasses do more than add style or reduce glare on a bright, sunny day. They are crucial for protecting your eyes from long-term damage from ultraviolet (UV) light.

07/17/2025

What is venous insufficiency? Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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07/16/2025

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 (𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲), 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆! Our skilled, licensed opticians are trained to fit you properly with frames, eyeglass lenses, and also order contact lenses that have been prescribed by your eye doctor. 😎
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07/15/2025

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) refers to the calories we burn through everyday movements like fidgeting or walking. These small activities can help burn more calories and improve well-being. Dr. Sergio Ramoa, family medicine physician at our Easton practice, discusses NEAT's role in weight management and metabolic health.

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) refers to the calories we burn through everyday movements like fidgeting or walking. These small activities can help burn more calories and improve well-being.

07/14/2025

Our pediatrcians are welcoming new patients. We would be honored to care for your child. Find a pediatrician and book a new patient appointment online by visiting www.atriushealth.org/pcps, or call 1-800-249-1767 to register as a new patient.

07/10/2025

Due to extensive flooding on Grossman Drive near the entry to our building, our Braintree practice will be closed to patient care until 12 noon today. Patients with appointments will be contacted to reschedule. Thank you for your understanding.

06/30/2025

If your first steps out of bed cause sharp heel and foot pain, you may have plantar fasciitis. Read how to treat and prevent this painful foot condition.

06/26/2025

Our medical practices will be closed for routine care on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025, except for those practices open for pre-scheduled urgent care appointments. Visit https://www.atriushealth.org/holiday for more information.

06/24/2025

Due to an HVAC issue at our Braintree practice, the building will be closed on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Patients who had scheduled appointments will be contacted to discuss appointment options at other locations for Wednesday or to reschedule. We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/24/2025

It’s commonly understood that drinking eight glasses of water per day is fundamental to everyday health and wellness. But where does this advice come from, and how accurate is it?

06/23/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 (𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻), 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲! Stop in to order your new contact lenses and choose your fabulous new eyeglasses!

Our Optical Shops, conveniently located in Boston (Kenmore), Medford, Somerville, and Wellesley, offer skilled opticians to fit frames, lenses, and contact lenses.

06/23/2025

While electrolytes such as potassium play a key role in maintaining proper water balance inside and outside your body’s cells, most researchers now believe that muscle cramps result from more than just an electrolyte imbalance.

Before you reach for that banana to prevent muscle cramps during exercise, consider this: New research suggests that electrolytes might not be the key. Instead, learn what surprising ingredient could be the secret to keeping your muscles relaxed and cramp-free during your next big race.