Folic Acid and Your Unborn Baby
Folic acid can help protect your baby’s development before you’re even pregnant. Learn the benefits, how much you need and the best food sources.
21 Ways to Reduce Stress During the Workday
Learn how to work meditation, mindful breathing and tension release into your workday to release stress. Find peace in the present.
Resolution To Quit Tobacco
Ready to quit tobacco? Find practical tips, support options, and facts to help you or someone you care about succeed on the journey to better health.
Why You Should Be Pro-Probiotic
Discover how probiotics support digestion and immunity, plus tips for choosing foods and supplements. Learn how to make good bacteria work for you!
Brownie Kisses
Heading to a holiday party? Visiting a friend's house? Getting ready for company? Try these yummy brownie kisses. Melted chocolate, chocolate chips and nuts (omit if you'd like) make a great combo for these treats.
Down Syndrome Program
An estimated 5,000 individuals with Down syndrome live in Massachusetts. Of those, approximately 25 percent reside in Central and Western Massachusetts.
With the growing number of patients with Down syndrome in our region, families are faced with the challenge of finding coordinated, specialized services and medical care close to home. There is no longer a need to travel far for excellent medical care for your child/adolescent. With the help of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center now offers The Down Syndrome Program, a dedicated multidisciplinary...
Buying Guidelines for Safe and Fun Toys
Who'd have thought a cute plush puppy could cause choking? Or that dinosaur claw gloves could poke an eye? You know the little boy in your life would love the toy sword but think twice. It could cause a blunt force injury when he swings it at someone.
The right...
What Do Blood Sugar and Baseball Have in Common?
Like a batting average, the A1C test shows your average blood sugar over a few months. These common tips may get your numbers closer to where you want them to be.
The Season of Thanks - Get Your Gift
"Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it." -Ralph Marston
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Help! I Can't Find My Keys.
Concerned about memory? Discover how exercise, reducing stress and staying socially active can invigorate your mind. Ready to boost your brain health?
