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Fill Your Holidays with Cheer, Not Stress
The holiday season is upon us, but does the thought of family commitments, cooking and shopping stress you out?
For many, the several weeks can produce extra stress, a breakdown in healthy eating habits and even depression. But you and your family can take on new traditions that may help reduce the season's stress and make your holidays healthy and happy.
Harrington, HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Marlborough Hospital, Milford Regional, UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Group
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Every 36 minutes: Amid rising rates of abuse, Central Mass. healthcare providers are pushing state legislation to make hospitals safer for workers
Harrington, HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Marlborough Hospital, Milford Regional, UMass Memorial Medical Center
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A $250M gap in the safety net: Central Mass. hospitals fight for their financial lives as state's Health Safety Net reaches historic deficit
When an under or uninsured Massachusetts resident requires certain medical treatments, such as many in radiology, psychiatry, or rehabilitation, the cost of their care often falls to the state’s Health Safety Net. The fund serves to reimburse community health centers and acute care hospitals for specific essential services for those under and uninsured, including for those whose services aren’t covered by Medicaid.
Children's Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center
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9-Year-Old Girl with Devastating Skin Disorder Lives in Pain: 'I Can't Play on the Playground'
Nine-year-old Tayma Salim loves drawing flowers, playing with her brother, Arslan, and the color pink. But unlike other kids her age, summer doesn’t mean days splashing in a pool or running barefoot outside — it would cause her immense pain, her mom Zineb Laalej tells PEOPLE.
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Taking Care of Cuts and Scrapes
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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:
Start the Discussion Early
Don't wait until your daughter actually starts her period (which, on average, occurs around age 12 or 13) to start talking about menstruation. I generally recommend that you begin broaching the subject as early as age 8. Yes, some girls start sexual development that young!
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Watch Out for Drugs Causing Sun Sensitivity
Certain drugs cause sun sensitivity like rashes and an increased risk of sunburn. If you’re taking these medications, take extra precautions to protect yourself when outdoors. These drugs, known as photosensitizing drugs, increase the risk of developing a rash in response to sunlight. There are two different types of photosensitive drug reactions: phototoxic and photoallergic.
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7 Health Conditions Your Eyes Can Reveal
Some say your eyes are the window to your soul. But eyes can show you issues with your overall health.
An eye doctor can detect a host of health conditions during an exam just by noting changes in tissues, nerves and blood vessels. As a result, the importance of annual vision exams can’t be emphasized enough.
What Can Your Eyes Tell You About These Health Conditions?
You may be surprised to know that your eyes have the chance to reveal these health conditions:
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Preventing UV Light Damage to Your Eyes
It'll take just 60 seconds of your time to watch our Health Watch video to learn about preventing UV light damage to your eyes.