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Being a child or teen seems not nearly as fun as it used to be. Who’s posting what on social media, worries about getting good grades, relationships at school, home environment and peer pressure have today’s kids feeling the stress to perform, fit in and stand out. When it comes to stress and children, know how to identify signs and find solutions.

According to an article published in JAMA Pediatrics, youngsters in 2020 experienced considerably more stress and depression than in 2016. The report states that anxiety rose from 7.1% to 9.2% (a 29% increase), and that the rate of depression went...

The progression of Alzheimer's disease can be heartbreaking for sufferers and families. In the early stages, patients may experience minor memory loss and confusion – known as mild cognitive decline. Patients can stop recognizing their loved ones as the disease advances and become easily agitated. With an aging U.S. population, Alzheimer's disease is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death. Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? 

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's. Treatment focuses on slowing progression and preserving the quality of life for both patient and caregiver...

Some of the most common environmental health risks can impact a child’s health and development. These household poisons include carbon monoxide poisoning, mercury poisoning, household chemicals and pesticides, polluted water and lead poisoning. Each of these dangers could be present in your home. You can improve safety by controlling the amount of household poisons that your child is exposed to by putting a few preventative measures in place.

Poison Safety Tips

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

• Don’t leave cars or lawn equipment running in the garage.
• Never use gas ovens or burners for heating your home.
• I...

It'll take just 60 seconds of your time to watch our Health Watch video on a procedure to diagnose and remove lung cancer in one procedure. 

Hear about Robotic One Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment (ROADAT). This robotic-assisted approach to addressing suspicious areas, spots or nodules in the lungs involves performing a biopsy, getting results, and, if necessary, removing cancerous tissue all in one surgery. By reducing the time between taking out the suspicious tissue and the diagnosis, UMass Memorial Medical Center physicians are able to decrease the risk of cancer spreading and help ensure...

Of all the most recent diet trends, intermittent fasting may be one of the hottest. But does it deliver on its promise? Let’s take a look. 

Intermittent fasting is purposely not eating for a predetermined number of hours. While this nutrition philosophy is currently regarded as a “new” diet, fasting — intentionally or not — has been going on as long as humans and their predecessors have walked the earth. Before people learned how to farm and domesticate animals for consumption, they were often forced to survive for several days without food based on the availability of game, nuts, berries, and...

Mental health, mood changes, and anxiety or anxiety-related conditions are very common during pregnancy and in the year after giving birth. One in five birthing people, during pregnancy or postpartum (after birth), experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), frightening thoughts, or other mental health conditions or symptoms. Getting help is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.

Facts About Maternal Mental Health

• Untreated mental health conditions can affect you, your health and your baby’s health.
• They do not mean you are failing as a parent.
• They are medical...

An egg substitute and fat-free cheeses make these eggplant Parmesan sandwiches healthy and delicious. 

Serves 4