PREVENTION
& WELLNESS
21 Ways to Reduce Stress During the Workday
Throughout your day, consider these ideas to reduce stress. Take five to 30 minutes in the morning to be quiet and meditate. Sit or lie down, and be with yourself. Gaze out the window, listen to the sounds of nature or take a slow quiet …
Resolution To Quit Smoking
UMass Memorial Health wants to encourage you to quit smoking and share some information on e-cigarettes. If you are a smoker, know you can quit. If you know a smoker, look for ways to help support them. …
Why You Should Be Pro-Probiotic
“Bacteria” is a negative word, right? Not necessarily. If a bacterium comes in probiotic form, you ought to jump at the chance to take it in. It’s about time the good bacteria stop getting a bum rap. Just look at the origin of the word. …
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 …
