Health
A Guide to Etiquette in the Age of Coronavirus
In a pandemic, we’re all hypochondriacs. Over the past week or so, as the coronavirus has wound its way into Boston, I’ve found myself on-edge, […]
4 Frequently Asked Ear, Nose, and Throat Health Questions, Answered by a Specialist
She came to the doctor’s office with her daughter and a whiteboard. It was the only way she could communicate since losing her hearing. After […]
Instantly Boost Your Health with These 2 Changes to Your Exercise Routine
Change is good—even when it comes to exercising. Did you know that altering the intensity of your workout or trying a new activity may benefit […]
How To Keep Your Heart Healthy Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Although cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., it has not been widely recognized that many types of heart disease can […]
How to Tell the Difference between a Panic Attack and a Heart Attack
Your heart suddenly begins racing. You feel pain in your chest and you are short of breath. Are you having a heart attack? Or could […]
Why You Should Stop Assuming Size Has Anything to Do with Health
When it comes to the representation of bodies in health and fitness, we’ve come a long way. Granted, we have some work to do, but […]
Here’s What You Need to Know about the Coronavirus
Updated on Tuesday, January 28 at 12:32 p.m.. Stay calm, Boston. Despite news last night that nine people were evaluated on a plane at Logan […]
What You Need to Know About Preventing Sports Injuries
Injuries from sports or recreational activities can sideline you for not just the next game, but at home and in your career. Many of the […]
The BPH Confirms a Second Case of the Measles in Three Months
Earlier this week, we received bad news about the flu. Now, we’re looking at the second measles case to occur in Boston in the past […]
You’re Not Imagining Things: The Flu Is Worse This Year
If you haven’t received your flu vaccine yet, let this be your friendly reminder to get one. The flu is bad this year, and it […]
Massachusetts Could Lose One of Its Busiest Abortion Clinics
One of the state’s longest standing abortion clinics is facing an uncertain future. Brookline’s Women’s Health Services, which has provided uninsured and underinsured women access […]
The Ultimate Guide to Comparing Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Options
Losing weight may not be easy, but there are many options available to help with the journey. People often start the weight-loss process by trying […]
How Weight-Loss Surgery Helped Give This Patient the Confidence to Complete the Boston Marathon
Derron Golden sometimes still can’t believe the changes he’s made to turn his health around. It wasn’t long ago that he struggled to walk up […]
The New Non-Surgical Procedure That Helps You Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Laurie Busa was looking for a new and more successful way to lose weight. As a cardiovascular technologist at Winchester Hospital, she conducts stress […]
Legally Purchased Vaping Products Are Also Linked to Lung Issues
Update, 12/9/19 3:30 p.m.: After this story was published on Friday, the Department of Public Health told the Boston Globe that “at least one” of the six […]