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Holiday Harmony: Simple Strategies to Manage Holiday Stress

Brienne Wapenyi, LICSW

December 13, 2024

The holiday season can be a time for celebration and connection, but for some, it can usher in a new wave of stressors. Between shopping, hosting, traveling, traditions, and a myriad of other commitments, it can be easy to...

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Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness

Anupriya Gogne, MD

May 15, 2025

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 59 million American adults–that is about one in every five—are living with a mental illness. While mental illness is widespread, unfortunately our reaction to mental...

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Seasonal Allergy Symptoms and Treatment

Jeffrey Cumplido, MD, MPH

May 8, 2025

Seasonal allergies can spoil the nicest weather — but there are ways you can manage your symptoms and feel better. Know your allergy season If you have a seasonal allergy, it’s vital that you know which season triggers your...

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Spring Into New Habits 2025 Style

Brown University Health Blog Team

March 22, 2025

Spring is a time of new beginnings. And that doesn’t only apply to the trees and flowers, but to our lifestyles too. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and we feel an urge to get out and get active...

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What’s Good for Your Heart is Good for Your Brain

Brown University Health Blog Team

December 8, 2024

If you follow health news, you know there are plenty of articles and tips about how to be heart-healthy. That’s...

Holiday Survival Guide

Holiday Survival Guide

Brown University Health Blog Team

December 5, 2024

The holidays are something we look forward to all year, but they can also be a stressful time of hosting, cooking...

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The Importance of Integrating Maternal Mental Health with Pregnancy Care

Margaret H. Bublitz, PhD, and Meghan C. Sharp, PhD

December 1, 2024

There is a popular perception that pregnancy is a time solely of joy, excitement, and emotional well-being. It is a myth...

Boating Safety Tips

Andrew Nathanson, MD

For many, summer in the Ocean State means getting out on the water. With long shorelines, a multitude of lakes and...

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Posture and How It Affects Your Health

What is posture? Posture refers to how your spine curves and how your muscles engage when you are sitting or standing...

Know your numbers

Know Your Numbers: How BMI Impacts Your Health

Sheenagh Bodkin, MD

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation that uses a person’s height and weight to identify a weight category...

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Recess Isn’t Just for Kids: Adults Need Playtime Too

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care

Kids are diving into two months of summer fun — an extended recess, if you like. Their vacation visions might include...

Health Benefits of Pets

Five Ways Pets Make Our Lives Better

Brown University Health Blog Team

August 29, 2019

Most pet owners would probably agree that having a pet is a joy. There’s a special bond that develops between an animal...

Dealing with difficult people at work

Workplace Wellness: Avoiding Conflicts with Coworkers

Brown University Health Outpatient Psychiatry

August 26, 2019

Our work lives account for a good deal of our waking hours. Forty or more each week are often spent with the people at...

What is Niksen?

Practice Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

Brown University Health Blog Team

August 27, 2022

Do you find yourself dealing with competing priorities, social media channels that never stop, and the pressure to...

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