Healthy Matters :: E-Newsletter :: February 2012 :: Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
What You Should Know About Your Thyroid
  Do you know what your thyroid is and where it's located? Thyroid disease may affect as many as 30 million Americans, making it more common than diabetes or heart disease. Dr. Jeffrey Garber, Chief of Endocrinology, discusses various thyroid conditions and symptoms as well as diagnosis and screening.  
Pamper Yourself (Your Kids Will Thank You For It)
  Feel guilty about wanting some "me-time"? Whether your children are small or grown with children of their own, we all need time to rejuvenate. Read why it's okay to make yourself a priority and how taking time to care for yourself can actually help your family.  
Sleepless Nights: Dealing With Insomnia
  Trouble falling or staying asleep is a common and frustrating problem. Insomnia can lead to fatigue, depression, anxiety, irritability, poor memory and poor concentration. It can also impair the immune system and other bodily functions, leading to medical problems. Luckily there are many treatments for insomnia. Read about some you can try at home.  
What To Do When Your Child Is Struggling In School
  Sometimes, when a child is struggling in the classroom, communication between the parent and school can break down leaving young students and their parents feeling overwhelmed and helpless. Pediatricians, therapists and psychiatrists can help understand what is happening with the child, but how can parents better understand what can—and should—happen in the school? Dr. Anika Goldman shares resources that provide guidance and support to parents as they try to navigate the school system.  
Physician Video Profiles: Behind the Stethoscope
  Dr. Lorna Melo, pediatrician at our Chelmsford practice, is accepting new patients! Click here to view her video. Check out this page on our website for a list of primary care doctors for adults and children who are accepting patients. Doctors with video profiles will display a camera icon next to their names.  
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Accepting New Patients
  Need a new doctor? Click here to see a list of Primary Care Physicians welcoming new patients  
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