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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How to Maintain Your Mental Health in Winter

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It’s that time of year again. The sun is setting early. The weather is getting colder and colder. And with the rise of...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): FAQs

Brown University Health Blog Team
January 18, 2023

What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes...

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Diabetes and Foot Care: What You Should Know about Diabetic Feet

Edmund T. DosRemedios, DPM
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Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by high levels of blood sugar. It is common, affecting an estimated one in nine...

Why your Pharmacist is Key to your Health Care

Christine M. Collins, MBA, RPh, FASHP
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Pharmacists play a key role in our lives – usually when you’re sick! Pick up your prescriptions quickly Here at Lifespan...

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Genetic Testing for Cancer: Are You at Increased Risk

Lauren J. Massingham, MD
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As humans, we each have 46 chromosomes, which hold about 20,000 genes. These sequences of letters serve as the body’s...

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Obesity, Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs: The Facts on Hormonal Medications

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Obesity is more than just carrying extra weight. It is a medical condition that occurs when the amount of body fat...

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