Category Archives: News & Events

Preparing For Health Care Reform

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Dr. Richard Browne

Patient demand for care from safety-net providers (such as community health centers and public hospitals) in Massachusetts has increased, even though the number of patients with health insurance also increased following the state’s passage of health care reform, according to … Continue reading →

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Stress and the Sexes

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Dr. Richard Browne

Stress can contribute to the development of numerous chronic diseases, including depression, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, and aging disorders. Women and men’s brains handle stress differently; altering the way each gender may experience these diseases, according to new research … Continue reading →

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage Increasing

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

According to statistics released in July 2009 from a nationwide government survey, U.S. adults spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket over the previous 12 months on visits to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners and purchases of CAM products, classes and materials. … Continue reading →

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CDC Report on Nation’s Health Highlights Adults Aged 18-29

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Dr. Richard Browne

Health United States: 2008, the 32nd annual edition of the report prepared by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, indicates young adults in the United States aged 18-29 face a number of health challenges, including increases in obesity, high injury … Continue reading →

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Daylight Saving Time Clock-Shifts Affect Risk Of Heart Attack

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Dr. Richard Browne

Adjusting the clocks to summer time on the last Sunday in March increases the risk of myocardial infarction in the following week. In return, putting the clocks back in the fall reduces the risk, although to a lesser extent, according … Continue reading →

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Stop Smoking Program at the Acupuncture & Massage College

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Dr. Richard Browne

Numerous studies have been conducted to find effective smoking cessation treatments. One form of treatment that appears to hold promise is acupuncture. Acupuncture & Massage College is about to conduct a stop smoking program to determine whether acupuncture and Chinese … Continue reading →

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Department of Veteran Affairs Approves NCCAOM Certification Examinations for Veterans’ reimbursement

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Dr. Richard Browne

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) received official approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs declaring that U.S. veterans can receive reimbursement for the costs of the NCCAOM certification examinations. The examinations that qualify for reimbursement … Continue reading →

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Master George Xu Video

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Dr. Richard Browne
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Keeping Abreast of New Treatments at AMC

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Dr. Richard Browne

March comes in like a lion at the Acupuncture & Massage College with an aggressive, “dual-action” study to find a treatment for painful breasts. The new three-month study at AMC will test the effectiveness of both a special prescription of … Continue reading →

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Master George Xu Visits Miami

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Dr. Richard Browne

Miamians get ready to experience the mind-body connection from one its masters. An amazing opportunity to study with George Xu, who is known throughout the martial arts world for his expertise in Tai Chi, will be available from February 29 … Continue reading →

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