As the months grow colder and darker, New Englanders must adjust to seasonal changes. Those who love winter sports celebrate, while others find themselves somewhat sadder and even depressed. Picture this: It’s the middle of a long winter, and you look out your window into the seemingly never-ending string of cold, gloomy days. Soon, you realize it’s already dark outside, and the clock has not even passed 5 p.m. This loss of light and the incoming cold can have a negative impact on our mood.

Happy Holidays to you and your family! As both Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Sunday this year, Atrius Health will be observing these holidays on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd. Most of our Atrius Health practices will therefore be closed for routine care on these days as well as the actual holidays of Sunday, December 25th and Sunday, January 1st.

During the holidays, we do offer urgent care at certain practices,

It’s that time of the year in New England when the weather is crisp and the days are short. By the time 5 pm rolls around, it can feel like bedtime. Cold weather, darker evenings, and cold and flu season can make you want to stay indoors until spring. Not to mention, the change in weather can lead to what many call seasonal affective disorder or the winter blues.

It can be challenging to find a reason to get off your couch,

Diaper rash is something that all new parents want to avoid. The truth is, almost every baby, especially those between 9-12 months, will get diaper rash at least once during the first few years of their life.

Detecting Diaper Rash

Diaper dermatitis, another name for diaper rash, is a form of irritation that causes a baby’s skin to be sore, red, scaly, and tender. Other symptoms include inflamed skin in the diaper area (i.e.,