When Exercise Leads to Injury
Fall sports are here! Discover six essential tips to keep your kids safe and injury-free while they enjoy their favorite activities.
Your Daughter Got Her Period; Now What?
Perhaps nothing signals that your little girl is growing up like the start of her period. Since so many of my patients ask me how to discuss this topic with their daughters and what to expect, here are a few pointers:
How Sweet: The News Behind Sweeteners
Curious about sweeteners? Learn how sugar, honey, stevia and more impact your health, plus tips for making smarter choices. Read on for helpful info!
Your Microbiome and You
Who are we, exactly?
For a long time, this age-old question has been holding a special place in the realms of philosophy and religion. However, science also has come up with an answer, though it may not be what you're expecting.
How to Talk to Your Teen About Opioid Drugs
Many parents think their teens won't misuse opioids, but it can happen in any family. Learn the facts and start the conversation to protect your children.
Don't Be Embarrassed to Talk About Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is common and treatable. Learn why talking to your doctor is important for your health and what conditions could be linked to ED
The Power of Mindfulness in Your Everyday Life
Feeling overwhelmed by juggling multiple responsibilities? Discover how practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and improve your well-being.
Swing Away Those Tennis Injuries
Have you ever been injured from playing tennis and wondered how you can avoid being injured in the future? Tennis can be both a low- and high- impact sport, which means that injuries may still occur. Check out the five most common injuries that affect tennis players.
A Letter From the Department Chair
Since its inception, the UMass Memorial Department of Neurosurgery has provided cutting-edge neurosurgical care not only for patients here in Central Massachusetts but also from around the world.