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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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Fever and Body Temperature

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care
December 8, 2022

With the cold and flu season upon us, what better time to talk about temperature and that rise in body temperature known as fever. What causes a fever? The most common cause of fever in both adults and children are infections...

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Understanding the Different Types of ADHD: What Parents Should Know

Brian Coyne Kavanaugh, PsyD
December 2, 2025
If your child has trouble focusing, sitting still, or controlling impulses, you may wonder whether it could be attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, or what kind of ADHD it might be. The truth is, ADHD isn’t one...
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Migraine with Aura: What to Know and How to Treat Them

Michael McCauley, MD
November 4, 2025
Have you ever had a headache so severe that you see spots? For some people, the spots dancing across their vision come on before the headache and can be very alarming. Changes in vision, motor control, or speech patterns that...
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Substance Use in Teens: An Expert's Top Advice

Robert Miranda Jr., PhD, MEd
September 2, 2025
Teen substance use is a growing concern that impacts families, schools, and communities nationwide. While...
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Family Mealtime: Navigating Picky Eaters, Busy Schedules, and Healthy Choices

Kristen Abatecola, MS, RD, CNSC, LDN
August 28, 2025
Between after-school activities, late work meetings, and the ever-changing tastes of growing kids, sitting down for a...
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How to Handle Common Complications of Weight Loss Surgery

Andrew Luhrs, MD
August 20, 2025

Weight loss surgery is the most effective treatment for patients looking to manage their weight and associated health...

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Supporting Children on the Spectrum During Summer Break

Ariana DeAngelis, MEd
August 19, 2025
Every summer, Rhode Island children and families enjoy cookouts, beach trips, and days at the pool. However, for...
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Botox for Cosmetic versus Medical Uses

Emily Weisbach, MD
August 7, 2025
When most people hear the word Botox, they immediately think of wrinkle-smoothing beauty treatments. But did you know...
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Raw Milk 101: Benefits, Risks, and What to Consider

Brown University Health Blog Team
August 5, 2025
Would you, or do you, drink raw milk? Over the last few years, interest in drinking unpasteurized milk has grown, with...
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Dr. Google and Online Symptom Checkers

Olivier Gherardi, DO
September 14, 2024

Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...

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COVID-19 Habits We Should Keep After the Pandemic

Brown University Health Blog Team
May 11, 2023

There is plenty we would all like to forget about the coronavirus pandemic. The masks, social distancing, time away from...

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WFH Burn Out

7 Ways to Prevent Work From Home Burnout

Brown University Health Blog Team
August 20, 2020

COVID-19 has brought major changes to our daily lives, with one of the biggest being the immediate shift to working from...

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Flexitarian and Other Variations of a Vegetarian Diet

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 16, 2021

A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat and follows a plant-based diet. There are many variations to a vegetarian...

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5K Training Guide and How To Get Ready in 6 Weeks

Brown University Health Blog Team
September 25, 2019

Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...

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