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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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What is Fascia? Facts About Fascia and How it Might Be Causing Your Pain

Amanda Hanson, DPT, PT

March 10, 2026

You may have heard of plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that happens when the plantar fascia of the foot becomes inflamed. However, fascia runs all throughout our bodies and can become inflamed or irritated anywhere, not...

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Occupational Therapy for Fine Motor Skills: Enhancing Function and Independence

Joanne St. Laurent, OTR/L

February 3, 2026

Everyone uses fine motor skills and coordination to perform tasks every day, such as eating, dressing, writing, and other daily activities. These skills can become weakened or impaired, however, either by age, injury, or...

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Interval Walking: Health Benefits of the "Japanese Walking Method"

Brown University Health Blog Team

November 25, 2025

One of the latest exercise trends is known as the Japanese Walking Method and some studies show that it can have increased health benefits over steady-pace walking for exercise. Learn more about this exercise trend and how it...

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Tech Neck and Other Adverse Effects of Doomscrolling

Brown University Health Blog Team

Laptops, tablets, and cellphones - Oh my… neck?! Text messages, emails, Zoom meetings and social media have us tethered...

Foods for Fighting Inflammation, Arthritis and Joint Pain

Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss

In the United States, 54 million people are living with arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...

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What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Movement Disorders Program

What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that progresses slowly and worsens with age...

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ACL Injuries: Treatment for a Tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Brett D. Owens, MD

An ACL injury is one of the most common knee injuries, and among the best known in sports. We hear the term often, but...

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Joint Replacement Readiness: Five Tips for a Successful Recovery

Eric M. Cohen, MD

Are you planning to have joint replacement surgery (hip or knee)? If so, here are five important steps you can take...

Keep That Spring in Your Step Despite the Time Change

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care

The arrival of Daylight Savings Time (DST) gives us more daylight! But along with that is the time change. We all have a...

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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...

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Raymond Y. Hsu, MD

November 29, 2023

Our feet help us stand, get from place to place, run, jump, dance and more. That activity relies on a network of bones...

Top 10 Tips to Exercise -- at Any Age

Eric M. Cohen, MD

January 8, 2018

Exercise can often be a scary word for many people, especially for adults who have not made personal fitness a priority...

How to Fight Aging with Exercise

Brett Owens, MD and Anita C. Tzovolos, NP

As we age, there are many changes to our musculoskeletal system. Some of the effects of aging can be delayed or...

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The Benefits of a Spinning Class as You Age

Brown University Health Blog Team

November 9, 2018

The benefits of exercise for older adults are well known. One option is a stationary bike, which is well suited for...

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