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John Krasinski Hosts MGH Cancer Center’s One Hundred Gala, Talks Life After The Office

Newton homeboy John Krasinski hosted the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center’s annual fundraiser—the One Hundred Gala—on Wednesday night (other bold-facers in attendance included his wife […]

Wellness

Genetics Could Influence Success of Gastric Bypass Surgery

For those trying to lose a significant amount of weight, gastric bypass surgery—a weight loss procedure that works by limiting the amount of food a […]

Wellness

Partners Healthcare Offers Subsidy to Employees in Same-Sex Couples

Because Massachusetts is one of the pioneer states to legalize gay marriage, you’d think that life for same-sex couples is relatively obstacle-free here in the […]

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College Women Drink More Than Men, Study Says

If you think it’s just the men doing kegstands and throwing back shots at college parties, think again. A new study by Massachusetts General Hospital […]

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How Music Therapy Works

A seriously ill patient gets used to seeing many things during his or her hospital stay: IVs, medications, doctors in white coats. And, sometimes, guitars, […]

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Red Hair Pigment Linked to Skin Cancer Risk

In news that surprises no one, redheads are at an increased risk for skin cancer—but not just because of the pale skin that so often […]

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Relaxation Techniques Can Change Your Genes

Listen up, anti-yogis. We reported last month on a Northeastern study that says meditating boosts compassion toward others. And if that wasn’t enough to get […]

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Waking Up During Surgery Not Uncommon

Waking up during surgery sounds like an irrational fear, but the scary part is it’s not that uncommon. In fact, experts estimate that it happens […]

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Discovery Could Help Find Alzheimer’s Cure

In February, we reported on research that says rates of Alzheimer’s disease will triple in the next 40 years. It’s scary stuff, but a new […]

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Forget What You Heard: Experts Say Artificial Sweeteners Are Safe

Artificial sweeteners present a conundrum for many people. They cut calories and sugar intake, but attention-grabbing articles come out with some frequency linking them to […]

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Trend Watch: Male Plastic Surgery

Male plastic surgery is more popular than ever before. Photo via Shutterstock. With celebrities and reality stars constantly going under the knife, plastic surgery seems almost […]

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The Risks of Shoveling Snow

The joys of living in New England. Photo via Shutterstock We’ve only had a few major snow days so far this season, and we weren’t expecting […]

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Brain-Boosting Tips From Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra photo via s_bukley/Shutterstock.com As each dreary winter day blurs into the next and your holiday season to-do list grows longer and longer, it’s easy […]

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How Music Affects Our Lives and Minds. (And Our Kids.)

Concert crowd photo via Shutterstock A few weeks ago, sitting in the Garden and watching The Who, I was a teenager again. If I had […]

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How to Improve Your Brain Health

Brain image via Shutterstock If you think your Words With Friends addiction is helping your brain, you may be wrong. While these kinds of games […]