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Tips for Better Bladder Health

7 Tips for Better Bladder Health

Dragan J. Golijanin, MD
November 15, 2022

Did you know that the foods you eat and drink can have an important impact on both your bladder and overall health? In fact, some foods can help prevent illnesses while others can cause disease. Try these easy steps to boost...

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Golf and Physical and Occupational Therapy: Improve Your Game and Prevent Injuries

Julie Valois, MPT, DPT, C-PS
March 27, 2025
Golf is known as a low to moderate intensity exercise, but it does put heavy demands on the body. The golf swing is a...
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Is Arthritis Hereditary? Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Osteoarthritis

Thomas Barrett, MD
March 25, 2025
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and...
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Spring Into New Habits 2025 Style

Brown University Health Blog Team
March 22, 2025

Spring is a time of new beginnings. And that doesn’t only apply to the trees and flowers, but to our lifestyles too. The...

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Nosebleeds: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Hannah Fassel Justus, MD
March 21, 2025

Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are very common, especially in children. The lining inside the nose has many small...

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A Closer Look at Eye Exams: Why You Need Them and What to Expect

Julie Kumata Boehm, MD
March 20, 2025
Even if you are seeing clearly, getting regular eye exams is a crucial part of maintaining your overall health. An eye...
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Compounded Weight Loss Medications: What are They and What are Their Risks?

Jack Mountain, PharmD
March 18, 2025
Over the past few years, weight loss medications have become very popular, thanks in part to a class of drugs called...
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Topics of Interest

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Dr. Google and Online Symptom Checkers

Olivier Gherardi, DO
September 14, 2024

Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...

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COVID-19 Habits We Should Keep After the Pandemic

Brown University Health Blog Team
May 11, 2023

There is plenty we would all like to forget about the coronavirus pandemic. The masks, social distancing, time away from...

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WFH Burn Out

7 Ways to Prevent Work From Home Burnout

Brown University Health Blog Team
August 20, 2020

COVID-19 has brought major changes to our daily lives, with one of the biggest being the immediate shift to working from...

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Upcoming Events & Recent News

May
27
2025

Adult CPR and AED Class

Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute for a CPR class that will teach you how to operate an AED machine.Bystander CPR can save a life while awaiting rescue services.Register The cost ...
May
31
2025

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings

Join the Brown University Community Health Institute for a free blood pressure and blood glucose screening. These screenings support early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity for a quick and important check ...
May
31
2025

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings

Join the Brown University Community Health Institute for a free blood pressure and blood glucose screening. These screenings support early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity for a quick and important check ...