Prevention and Wellness
Debunking Osteoporosis Myths
UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight.
The Importance of Good Home Office Lighting
Home Workstation Ergonomics 101
In an Overdose, Narcan Can Save a Life
Nutrition and How It Can Prevent Macular Degeneration
In 1994, we first showed that diet and nutrition played a role in the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes vision loss in the central part of the eye. It’s now proven that some foods can reduce the risk of advanced types of the disease by 57%.
Bone Density Scans – Why They Should Be a Priority
7 Health Conditions Your Eyes Can Reveal
How Much Stuff Is in That School Backpack?
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Should you consider getting a screening for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? Yes you should. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aortic aneurysms or aortic dissections (tears) were the cause of 9,904 deaths in 2019.