...it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) says that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. The center compared...
Our obesity treatment program is among the few in the region designed specifically for teens. It is for patients committed to achieving better health by losing excess weight. This medically supervised program gives your child support to make lifestyle changes, including adopting healthier eating habits and being more physically active. Treatment options include adolescent weight loss surgery and nonsurgical services.
The primary condition we treat is obesit...
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.
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...
