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The Importance of Men's Health Month

The Men's Health Center
June 5, 2023

At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health—physical health, mental health and social connection. Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month raise awareness of how...

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Embrace Hygge and Learn to Love Winter

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 12, 2023

When you ask someone to name their favorite season, few will say winter. With its frigid temperatures and biting winds...

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Essential Winter Travel Tips to Keep You Safe and Cozy 

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 5, 2023

Whether you’re visiting family over the holidays or planning a special ski trip, cold-weather travel can be tricky. But...

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Grief During the Holidays

Ryan Loiselle, LICSW
December 2, 2023

As the carol says, we think of the holiday season as “the most wonderful time of the year.” For someone who has...

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Goodbye, Daylight Savings Time—It's Time to Fall Back!

Brown University Health Blog Team
November 3, 2023

The hours of daylight are shifting again—this weekend, we “fall back” one hour with our clocks as Daylight Savings Time...

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Forever Chemicals: What are PFAS and How to Reduce Your Exposure

Brown University Health Blog Team
October 31, 2023

If you’ve heard the term “forever chemicals,” you may be wondering just what it means. It refers to a group of thousands...

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Tips for Young Adults Starting Out

Meesha Ahuja, MD
October 6, 2023

The modern social and academic demands of the world can be difficult for young adults. For those with a mental illness...

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Topics of Interest

Recess Isn’t Just for Kids: Adults Need Playtime Too

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care
June 20, 2019

Kids are diving into two months of summer fun — an extended recess, if you like. Their vacation visions might include...

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Health Benefits of Pets

Five Ways Pets Make Our Lives Better

Brown University Health Blog Team
August 29, 2019

Most pet owners would probably agree that having a pet is a joy. There’s a special bond that develops between an animal...

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Dealing with difficult people at work

Workplace Wellness: Avoiding Conflicts with Coworkers

Brown University Health Outpatient Psychiatry
August 26, 2019

Our work lives account for a good deal of our waking hours. Forty or more each week are often spent with the people at...

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Upcoming Events & Recent News

June
13
2025

Bravo Bradley: The Future Starts Now

Gala co-chairs Kosta Bitsis, Rick Granoff, and Daniel J. Wall invite you to an extraordinary evening at the Wyndham Newport Hotel. Enjoy a night of fine dining, lively entertainment, and dancing – all in support ...
June
18
2025

June 18 Is Dunkin's Iced Coffee Day!

Support Hasbro Children'sWednesday, June 18, is Dunkin's Iced Coffee Day! Every iced coffee or cold brew sold at Dunkins in Rhode Island and Bristol County, MA, will support local beneficiaries like Hasbro Children ...
June
22
2025

Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screening

Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute at Roger Williams Park on Sunday, June 22, for a free blood glucose and blood pressure screening. Speak with our outreach staff about our programs and resources ...
June
24
2025

Mental Health First Aid for Adults

Join us for this in-person, eight-hour course on providing mental health first aid for adults.Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour course that gives non-behavioral health specialists the skills to ...
June
24
2025

Safe Sitter

Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute and the Middletown Fire Department for a Safe Sitter training session from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The ...