
What to Do If Your Psoriasis or Eczema Is Worse in Summer
By Austin Maddy, MD, FAAD
Symptoms of psoriasis and eczema often get worse during warmer weather. Here’s why, and how you can prevent a flare-up.
Symptoms of psoriasis and eczema often get worse during warmer weather. Here’s why, and how you can prevent a flare-up.
Hydration is critical for a healthy heart. Learn about the effects of dehydration on your heart health.
As you get older, your prostate health changes. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your prostate healthy as you age.
Hydration is critical for a healthy heart. Learn about the effects of dehydration on your heart health.
In celebration of Nutrition Month, Quincy Medical Group dietitians reveal their top 10 kitchen essentials for healthy eating, featuring items like Greek yogurt, berries, nuts, and useful tools like vegetable choppers and blenders.
The Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 25th annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or half marathon.
Symptoms of psoriasis and eczema often get worse during warmer weather. Here’s why, and how you can prevent a flare-up.
In November 2023, Gerald’s health rapidly declined due to microscopic polyangiitis, leading to kidney and lung failure. After some time with in-center dialysis, he and his wife, Therese, explored peritoneal dialysis (PD) through Quincy Medical Group (QMG). With support from QMG’s team, Gerald transitioned to home dialysis, which improved his quality of life and allowed him to travel again.
To get past a difficult emotion, you need to first identify and embrace that emotion. Once you know what you are feeling and why, you are able to move into a state of mind that allows for more effective problem solving and decision making. When someone tells you to calm down, they are basically suggesting that you skip right past this step and move immediately to the problem solving state of mind. That’s just not how we work. We need that in-between step of identifying the tough feeling and sitting with it for a minute before we can move forward. What’s missing when someone says “calm down” is empathy.
Research shows that for emotional symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD, a combination of medication and therapy is often the best form of treatment. But when should you or your child try medication? Are there other things you should try first? How does anyone even make that decision? Is there a pill for that? The following is a list of factors to keep in mind as you navigate this potentially overwhelming decision.
In our continuous effort to prioritize mental well-being and inclusivity, we join the nation in commemorating Minority Mental Health Month. This dedicated observance brings attention to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness.
As you get older, your prostate health changes. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your prostate healthy as you age.
Focusing on preventive care can help you live a longer and happier, healthier life. Annual visits are a time to talk with your provider about recommended screenings, family history, and any concerns. It’s easy to put off these visits, but they can help you in the long-term.
Nave Wilson has been attending the Man Up event since its inception. For him, it’s more than just an activity; it’s a yearly reminder to focus on his well-being. He encourages other men to prioritize their health as well.