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The power of mindfulness is undeniable, and many people are embracing its potential to help manage pain. It takes compassionate courage to bring attention to the pain experience but doing so can be enlightening and empowering. Mindfulness brings awareness to your reactions to pain and can free you from unintentional suffering.

What Is Pain?

Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than several months (more than three to six). 50 million adults in the U.S. and 1.5 billion worldwide suffer from chronic pain. It’s estimated that one in four children and adolescents also live with chronic pain. It isn’t...

If you’re experiencing vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, don’t panic. These symptoms are common and usually manageable without medical intervention. Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration often occur together, and home care is typically the first line of treatment.

Caring For Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration At Home

Here are some tips for caring for yourself at home:

• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, sports drinks or oral rehydration solutions. Aim for at least eight to 10 glasses of fluids per day.
• Give your body time to recover by getting plenty of rest. Avoid strenuous...

Fall crisp apples gives this salad a little sweetness. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Shauna Paskell, Radiation Oncology, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, Burbank Campus, Fitchburg, MA 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• ½ c. dried apples
• 4 c. romaine lettuce
• Dried cranberries, as much as desired
• ¼ c. honey roasted peanuts
• 4 oz. chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 oz. apple balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Directions

Add ingredients together and drizzle with 2 oz. of apple balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

These summertime smoothies are quick, easy and healthy. Replace any fruit with what's in season to add variety. 

Pineapple Smoothie - Just three ingredients make this smoothie delish: pineapple chunks, vanilla yogurt and ice. Quick and yummy! 

Blueberry Banana Smoothie - Past ripe bananas work perfectly in smoothies. Peel them, wrap them in plastic, and freeze them. 

Summer Breeze Smoothie - Try this healthy treat for summertime featuring strawberries, bananas and pineapple.