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 to spend a hot summer day, but each presents some dangers. Following safety recommendations is critical...

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The Importance of Men's Health Month

The Men's Health Center
June 5, 2023

At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health—physical health, mental health and social connection. Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month raise awareness of how...

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For A Healthy Brain, Keep Your Stress Level Low and Sleep Quality High

Chuang-Kuo Wu, MD
November 21, 2022

Good brain health is important to a healthy future, and in many cases can reduce your risk for developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Two important ways to bolster your brain health are to reduce stress and...

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What Is A Migraine and How Is It Treated?

Preston W. Douglas, MD
August 31, 2022

Have you ever had a headache that was so severe that light and noise made the pulsating pain on the side of your head feel like a hot stabbing knife for hours on end, and you wanted nothing more than to lie still in a dark...

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Childhood Obesity: What It Is and How to Help Your Child

Artur Chernoguz, MD
November 21, 2023

Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...

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Share Gratitude and Family Health History

Brown University Health Blog Team
November 15, 2023

That tradition of gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving feast is an annual family favorite. It’s also the...

Are Tooth Brushing Habits Tied to Heart Health?

Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute
November 15, 2023

While we might not like to think about it, our mouths are filled with bacteria, some helpful and some harmful. Sometimes...

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When to Worry About Lung Nodules

Hina Khan, MD, and Alison Lindahl, PA
November 7, 2023

If you’ve been told you have a lung nodule, the good news is that you really don’t need to worry too much. Lung nodules...

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Fidget Toys: What Are They and How Can They Help Children and Adults?

The COAST Clinic at Bradley Hospital
November 1, 2023

We’ve seen them everywhere – fidgets. They’re growing in popularity, among both kids and adults, but what is their true...

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Forever Chemicals: What are PFAS and How to Reduce Your Exposure

Brown University Health Blog Team
October 31, 2023

If you’ve heard the term “forever chemicals,” you may be wondering just what it means. It refers to a group of thousands...

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