The Health Column

Prostate cancer awareness: Symptoms, screening, and what to watch for

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and for me, it is more than just a date on the...

Managing stress at work: Preventing burnout and setting healthy boundaries

In today's fast-paced work environment, stress can feel like an unavoidable part of the job. Tight...

Discover the Mass General Brigham Health Plan Wellness Hub

Getting started with the wellness hub is simple—and it’s designed around you. Here, you’ll unlock a...

Back-to-school stress: practical self-care strategies for educators

The start of a new school year brings excitement, fresh opportunities, and renewed energy—but it...

Your child’s back-to-school health checklist for immunizations and physicals

It’s probably the last thing your kids want to hear, but back-to-school season is upon us. Along...

What is an HMO plan and how does it work?

A health maintenance organization (HMO) plan is a type of health insurance that is designed to...