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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 Fibermaxxing? Everything You Need to Know about Your Daily Fiber Intake

Laura G. Rhue, MSN, APRN-BC

March 12, 2026

The recommendation to increase the fiber in our diet is nothing new. So why has maximizing fiber become a recent trend that we see online and in social media? Learn more about why fiber is good for you, how much you really...

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The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines and Heart Health: What to Know

Karen E. Aspry, MD, and Verity Ramirez, MD

February 24, 2026

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), released on January 7, 2026, are set to shape the diets and health of tens of millions of Americans. Here’s what’s good, what’s unexpected, and what to question in the...

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Four Ways Fiber Helps You Manage Your Weight

Vanessa M. Ventura, DNP

February 3, 2026

We all know that what we eat can play a part in managing and maintaining a healthy weight. One way to support a healthy diet is to add fiber. Fiber is digested differently than other nutrients, so it adds bulk, regulates...

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The Truth about Bariatric Surgery: 10 Myths and Facts

Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss

November 30, 2023

Obesity is often thought to be just a weight-related condition. More studies, however, have found that it affects many...

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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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...

Why is Breakfast So Important for Kids?

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care

October 25, 2023

Kids, like adults, may have a hard time getting up in the morning, and as a parent, you may find it difficult to get...

The Keto Diet: Just Another Fad?

Brown University Health Blog Team

October 11, 2023

It seems like there is always something new when it comes to diet and weight loss. One of those hot topics lately is the...

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Cabbage and the Benefits of this Overlooked Superfood

Brown University Health Blog Team

September 21, 2023

Cabbage. It’s one of those foods you don’t often think about, unless you’re making its famous companion, corned beef, or...

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Almond, Oat, Soy and Other Milk Alternatives – The Health Benefits

Brown University Health Blog Team

February 23, 2021

Most people have heard about the many brands of non-dairy milk. You have probably seen the variety of options on...

Intermittent Fasting: Does It Work and Is It Safe?

Brown University Health Blog Team

September 14, 2023

Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach to weight loss that has recently gained popularity. It focuses on limiting...

Cooking with Coconut Oil and Your Heart Health: The Facts

Sarah Ogawa, RD, LDN

October 24, 2024

If you pay attention to the news, you may be confused about different types of cooking oils. For a long time, we did not...

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How Much Sodium a Day Do You Need?

Greg Salgueiro, MS, RD, LDN

You’ve probably heard that you should consume less sodium. And maybe you have read that you should stop using the salt...

The Keto Diet: Just Another Fad?

Brown University Health Blog Team

October 11, 2023

It seems like there is always something new when it comes to diet and weight loss. One of those hot topics lately is the...

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