--- title: Mass General Brigham Health Plan Blog | Elizabeth Ganem --- [![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. ## [Managing stress at work: Preventing burnout and setting healthy boundaries](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/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... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/managing-stress-at-work-preventing-burnout-and-setting-healthy-boundaries) ## [Back-to-school stress: practical self-care strategies for educators](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/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... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/back-to-school-stress-practical-self-care-strategies-for-educators) ## [What is a healthcare proxy?](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-is-a-healthcare-proxy) Life can be unpredictable. While many of us plan for milestones like buying a home, building a... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/what-is-a-healthcare-proxy) ## [7 summer safety tips for New Englanders](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/7-summer-safety-tips-for-new-englanders) After a long, cold winter, summer in New England is something that many of us are looking forward... 3 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/7-summer-safety-tips-for-new-englanders) ## [Inside medical TV: Translating terms you hear on shows like The Pitt and Grey’s Anatomy](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/inside-medical-tv-translating-terms-you-hear-on-shows-like-the-pitt-and-greys-anatomy) Have you ever watched a medical TV show and felt like you needed a medical dictionary to... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/inside-medical-tv-translating-terms-you-hear-on-shows-like-the-pitt-and-greys-anatomy) ## [Kidney care tips: From hydration to screening](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/kidney-care-tips-from-hydration-to-screening) Your kidneys quietly work around the clock. They filter the normal by-products of good health,... 2 minute read [Read More](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/kidney-care-tips-from-hydration-to-screening) ### 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=AVxigLKW7clJZ7AvHFzTq5r%2FmxBsUwNhK0aD2vFLN4N8U1%2FeVfOheaASLuih9E0oU1yX%2FoQwBDFSA5IAKsjjCj8lBpMxTXd%2FNHjSjuO7%2BsYHfL0zFy22i%2FUXJOmI9mC8cJuOS4N9oNQw8RmzF5gGI7R32KopVo9tTEICo9%2F51Pcarl9zdmUnUkn4P89cKXWTj56KHOpzkhPIFDK4W63Ilx7kkAIlpJdfvJM%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/elizabeth-ganem/page/2) [3](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/elizabeth-ganem/page/3) [4](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/elizabeth-ganem/page/4) [Next](https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/author/elizabeth-ganem/page/2) Back to Top © 2026 Mass General Brigham Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.