For many people with diabetes, experiencing stress comes with the territory. That’s understandable – managing this chronic condition is hard work. If not addressed, stress can worsen diabetes symptoms in a mind-body connection that becomes a harmful cycle. There's good news – diabetes patients can benefit from practicing mindfulness.
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Do you have questions you're too embarrassed to ask your ob/gyn? Watch this webinar as we touch on many of the questions you may ponder about sexual activity, contraception and pregnancy planning, and what’s going on “down there.”
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Compared with highly processed foods that contain fillers, excess salt and sugar, and other non-nutritive ingredients that are less pricey, but come at a high cost to our health, purchasing whole foods may threaten to strain our food budget. However, adopting a few new practices may help eating healthy on a budget a little more attainable.
The ABCDE rule for melanoma is a helpful guide for knowing when it might be time to talk to your doctor. Here’s how it works.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has become an important part of delivering care. It allows physicians or nurses to monitor your health without the need for you to go into an office for an appointment.
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While bullying in school and on buses is still a major concern for children, parents, and school administrators, so is cyberbullying. The 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) indicates that an estimated 15.9% of high school students were electronically bullied in the 12 months before the survey. Learn how to help your child.
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Happiness. We all want it for ourselves and those we love, but increasingly, science is showing us that emotion is about much more than feeling good. Numerous studies and research support the idea that happiness profoundly impacts our well-being.
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With recreational marijuana now legal in 24 states and medicinal marijuana approved in 38, it’s understandable to develop a false sense of security about the substance’s safety. But it’s important to remember that cannabis — as it is also known — can be dangerous if misused, especially by teens and children.
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This Caribbean red snapper dish can be served on top of vegetables along with whole-grain rice and garnished with parsley. Salmon or chicken breast can be used in place of red snapper.
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Being a new parent can be a joyous time, but it can also test your patience. Your baby will cry for all sorts of reasons; sometimes they'll cry for no reason at all. This often makes it a struggle to keep your emotions in check. Learn ways to avoid shaken baby syndrome.
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With every trip around the sun, we get another year older, but did you know that your heart’s age may be outpacing the rest of your body?
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UMass Memorial Health interviews a heart to learn more about what it does and why it's so important to keep it healthy.
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A healthier heart and avocados may go hand in hand. Avocados are full of fiber, packed with potassium and feature ample amounts of good-for-you fats. Avocados have long ranked highly on the list of nutritious foods. Celebrate the avocado.
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If you're experiencing vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, don't panic. These symptoms are common and usually manageable without medical intervention. Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration often occur together, and home care is typically the first line of treatment.
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Use our men's health screening checklist to become aware of health issues that men face and take proactive steps to prevent them early.
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The snow has come, and families and friends are heading out to enjoy it. Hitting the slopes, or climbing a hill to slide down, or lacing up your skates are lots of fun. But, these winter safety tips for sledding, skating and skiing will help prevent injury and lessen your chances of having to visit the emergency department.
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