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...

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Preventing Mosquito Bites: The Best Repellents and Natural Solutions

Brown University Health Blog Team
July 25, 2023

There’s nothing quite like relaxing outside on a warm summer night. That is, until the unmistakable buzz of the dreaded...

Gardening and Its Many Benefits

Brown University Health Blog Team
July 9, 2023

Here in the Northeast, gardening is limited to less than half the year. Between the last frost in spring and the first...

Do You Have High Blood Pressure? What the Guidelines Say.

Matthew A. Kluge, MD
July 3, 2023

Your blood pressure is an important part of your overall health. But what is it? What is blood pressure? Blood pressure...

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Body Image: How to Be Kind to and Appreciate Yourself

Brown University Health Blog Team
June 29, 2023

What is body image? Body image is an inner picture of how we see ourselves. It is created by our perception, thoughts...

How to Practice Self-Care and Support Others During Stressful Times

Adult Partial Hospital Program at Rhode Island Hospital
June 22, 2023

Stress is something we all face every day. So many of us have been exposed to loss and trauma at unprecedented levels...

Swimming and Water Safety Tips for the Pool, Beach, and Boat

Injury Prevention Center
June 21, 2023

Summer is finally here. As the weather warms, many of us head to pools, beaches or boats to cool off. It’s a great way...

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