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Your resource for well being and healthy living.

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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 days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and we feel an urge to get out and get active...

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You Can Quit!

Ernestine Jennings, PhD
May 5, 2017

Today is a great day to quit smoking! Many ex-smokers say quitting smoking may be the hardest thing you ever do, but it...

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Thoughts, Feelings and Stress

Brown University Health Blog Team
April 18, 2017

One morning, traffic on the highway backs up much more than usual. Pam and Nancy both have important doctor appointments...

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Teaching Valuable Lessons through Art Education

Charlene Carpenzano
February 23, 2017

I’ve had the pleasure of teaching art to students of Bradley Schools for the past six years, thanks to a partnership...

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Is It More Than Winter Blues?

Brown University Health Outpatient Psychiatry
January 31, 2017

The winter blues. Those post-holiday, dark days of winter that can bring you down may – in some cases – be a form of...

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Giving Thanks

Brown University Health Blog Team
November 23, 2016

Gratitude can do amazing things. As we sit down to a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends, it’s the perfect time...

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Welcome to Our New Blog

Brown University Health Blog Team
October 21, 2016

Welcome to the new Brown University Health blog -- Be Well! Our mission is delivering health with care. We believe this...

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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

April
29
2025

A Taste of African Heritage

Celebrate the healthy, vibrant, plant-based food traditions from across the African diaspora.Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute and West End Community Center for this free, in-person, six-week series to ...
April
30
2025

Newport Hospital Interview Day Hiring Event

Newport Hospital is hosting an interview day hiring event on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet with hiring managers for a variety of positions throughout the hospital, including ...