It's a Spring Thing! Healthy Tips for the New Season

Brown University Health Blog Team
March 13, 2023

To say New Englanders are ready for spring is an understatement. No matter what the winter is like, the first day of spring is always a welcome occasion. Many may find this season to be a motivator for change, as the sunshine...

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Fostering Mindfulness Skills with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Andrea Gold, PhD
January 29, 2026
Mindfulness is a powerful tool for grounding ourselves in the present moment. This is especially relevant for the current age of constant distraction and emotional overwhelm. One therapeutic approach that places mindfulness...

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...

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...

Lose Some Sleep, Gain Some Daylight

Brown University Health Blog Team
March 8, 2022

This weekend we are faced with that “spring ahead” conundrum – we know we want that extra daylight, but we don’t want to...

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Sleep, Obesity and How They Are Related

Donna Attardo, RN
January 18, 2022

The value of a good night’s sleep is priceless! Why is sleep important? Sleep is a restorative process for the brain and...

Holidays 2021

2021 Holidays, Stress, and More Coronavirus - How to Cope

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 20, 2021

A new holiday season is underway, and our second with the coronavirus pandemic. Since many of us have (hopefully) gotten...

CBD oil in tea

CBD: What Is It, What Does It Do, and What Are the Benefits?

Alissa Margraf Murphy, PharmD, BCACP
December 17, 2021

CBD is everywhere. It’s found in many items such as drinks, food, oils, body lotions, and even pet products. It’s become...

Prostate cancer - In the genes

It’s in the Genes: the Link Between Prostate Cancer and Breast Cancer

Minimally Invasive Urology Institute
November 12, 2021

Did you know a family history of a certain type of breast cancer can increase a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer...

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Flu and Coronavirus Vaccines 2021 – the Facts

Karen Tashima, MD
October 15, 2021

Flu season is here. And like last year, we are facing flu and coronavirus. But this year, we have a coronavirus vaccine...

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