--- title: Mass General Brigham Health Plan Blog | Brian Christina --- [![MGB\_Health\_Plan\_horiz\_rgb-1](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/hubfs/Mass%20General%20Brigham%20Health%20Plan/Logos/MGB_Health_Plan_horiz_rgb-1.svg)](https://www.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/) # The Health Column ### Tips on healthy living, wellness, and navigating health insurance. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## [Keeping Halloween fun, safe, and inclusive](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/keeping-halloween-fun-safe-and-inclusive) Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. As a kid, I loved dressing up as my favorite... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/keeping-halloween-fun-safe-and-inclusive) ## [Why late-night online shopping feels irresistible and what it means for your health](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/why-late-night-online-shopping-feels-irresistible-and-what-it-means-for-your-health) On a recent Saturday night at 11:45 p.m., I found myself seriously considering buying a full-size... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/why-late-night-online-shopping-feels-irresistible-and-what-it-means-for-your-health) ## [What happens to your health insurance when you turn 26?](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-happens-to-your-health-insurance-when-you-turn-26) Turning 26 is a milestone that often comes with big life changes. For many young adults, it is also... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-happens-to-your-health-insurance-when-you-turn-26) ## [Prostate cancer awareness: Symptoms, screening, and what to watch for](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/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... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/prostate-cancer-awareness-symptoms-screening-and-what-to-watch-for) ## [Your child’s back-to-school health checklist for immunizations and physicals](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/your-childs-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... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/your-childs-back-to-school-health-checklist-for-immunizations-and-physicals) ## [Digital equity for all ages: Helping older adults access technology and care](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/digital-equity-for-all-ages-helping-older-adults-access-technology-and-care) As we consider how to better support healthy aging, it’s important to recognize the contributions... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/digital-equity-for-all-ages-helping-older-adults-access-technology-and-care) ### Explore your wellness hub Are you a Mass General Brigham Health Plan member? Log in to the member portal to access the wellness hub and discover exclusive resources, programs, and tools to help you live your healthiest life.   [![Get started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5977230/interactive-217838012823.png)](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLO%2FKfQXJH6bwSVh05AICefYwuRji8glG3ga5yoSdI4bcN3Bw2ki62uyDjeTKAFfoncCYgD8HkQVArSECCqJWvjQ0oy%2FBakNuAFoT54KTJX7qLpbegJVBVmTu3hg0HlCTZi3SIx52TnrwKKO5DazlaBJF0gJgzdotL4tAMTtXtIb4abIz3MBtKEdeOZZuQbNgOFOx5aw9DaX%2F0Jk4XojGwtSQHC%2FV8%3D&webInteractiveContentId=217838012823&portalId=5977230) ### Get notified when we post > [View this profile on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mgbhealthplan/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > > [Mass General Brigham Health Plan](https://www.instagram.com/mgbhealthplan/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) (@[mgbhealthplan](https://www.instagram.com/mgbhealthplan/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)) • Instagram photos and videos Prev [1](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org) [2](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/brian-christina/page/2) [3](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/brian-christina/page/3) [Next](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/brian-christina/page/2) Back to Top © 2026 Mass General Brigham Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.