Stressed? Mindfulness Can Help
Throughout the year, stress can wear us down. Learn ways to incorporate mindfulness checks into your daily life to lessen stress.
Care for Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration
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.
Caring For Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration At Home
Here are some tips for caring...
Want a Healthier Heart? Eat More Avocados
Eating two avocados weekly may lower heart disease risk. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants, avocados support cholesterol and blood pressure health.
SMS Terms of Use
When you sign up for text (SMS) messages from UMass Memorial Health, you are signing up to receive text messages related to your relationship with UMass Memorial Health, including updates related to your visits, myChart account, one-time passcode, billing notifications, prescription reminders, and care management.
You can opt out of SMS messages by texting STOP to respective short code (text message). Your opt-out request will generate one final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. You will no longer receive SMS messages from the short code you opted out from. If you want to join...
What Is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes?
Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) is also called Type 1.5 diabetes. It’s a slow progression of the Type 1 diabetes autoimmune attack. The body produces antibodies causing it to attack and destroy insulin producing cells, leading to hyperglycemia (high blood glucose/blood sugar). Unlike Type 1 diabetes, the destruction progresses...
Global Online Meditation Community
Join us for free weekly sessions with a welcoming global community of mindfulness practitioners. Participants include graduates of our mindfulness programs and anyone interested in exploring meditation and mindful living.
Free Meditation Sessions
During these sessions, our experienced team members provide guided meditations as well as time for reflection and discussion. The meditations are in English, and one session per week is offered in Spanish. To enjoy full functionality and to see everyone in our worldwide community, we recommend using a desktop or laptop to attend, rather than a phone or...
Your Holiday Survival Guide for Diabetes
‘Tis the season for family, friends and food! Are you worried about the upcoming holiday party sabotaging your good efforts? It can be difficult not going overboard in the upcoming months, but here are a few tips for your ultimate holiday survival guide if you have diabetes or not.
These...
Prevent the Spreading of Infectious Conjunctivitis
Infectious conjunctivitis is common among children. With school back in session, it may be helpful knowing the symptoms of conjunctivitis, how to treat them and how long your child will be contagious.
Infectious conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is a highly contagious infection of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that...
