It's been said that the gut is the second brain. There is a significant relationship between your stomach and your brain and keeping your gut healthy is an important part of your overall health.

Older age can be a risk factor for memory loss, however when memory loss goes beyond forgetfulness or absentmindedness, there could be more happening in the brain. Alzheimer’s and Dementia are degenerative brain diseases and are difficult not only for the person who may have one of these diseases, but also for family members and caretakers. Seeing a loved one robbed of their memory can be painful; those who suffer from these diseases lose the ability to do everyday tasks that were once commonplace. Understanding the signs and symptoms as well as causes and risks can be helpful.

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 54 children, according to the CDC. Understand the signs, risks and what you can do to help your child.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer can affect all women. It's important to understand your risks, and how you can take preventative measures to stay healthy. 

Due to rising COVID-19 cases, testing lines are getting longer. We are happy to serve our community and provide testing for all, however appointments are needed.

Nurtury operates six centers and supports 130 family child care providers in Greater Boston. As COVID-19 cases forced some locations to close temporarily for quarantining and sanitation, they realized the needed a better solution for testing support. Jennifer Trieu, MD, medical director at GRMDC and parent, realized the need to help Nurtutry and GRMDC has partnered with them. Any Nurtury employee or family who calls for an appointment will be prioritized. 

Celebrating the holidays this year looks different than any other time in our lives. It is possible to celebrate with friends and families, and do so safely.

2020 has taught us many lessons, including how to be agile and adapt to changing conditions. With so many people working from home, kids going to school at home, and not wanting to go out in public, even for an important doctor’s appointment, we have been using electronic means to stay connected with our patients, mainly through telehealth appointments. For patients who are concerned about the efficacy or safety of these appointments, we’ve put together a list of FAQ’s to answer questions you may have. If you have additional questions please give us a call at 617-323-4440.

In addition to seeing your doctor regularly and taking medication, there are steps you can take to manage your diabetes.