Patient Corner
Welcome to Patient Corner, your source for health and wellness information. Curated for you by your MGH Concierge Medicine practice, Patient Corner gives you access to clinician webinars and articles.
Featured Content
How to Stay Out of the Emergency Room this Summer
Most summertime emergencies are preventable with a little planning, awareness, and a few smart habits. Learn how you can enjoy the season while staying safe—and out of the ER.
Smart Snacking at the Beach
Jordan Ball, MS, RDN, LDN recommends a few snacks to pack for a day under the sun that satisfies both cravings and supports your wellness goals.
Thinking About Drinking: The Impact of Consistent Social Drinking
Learn about the definitions of excess alcohol consumption and the health impact of consistent social drinking.
Patient Resources
Explore resources on a variety of topics below. Visit often to enjoy new and refreshed content.
Longevity & Prevention
Articles
- How to Stay Out of the Emergency Room This Summer
- Thinking About Drinking: The Impact of Consistent Social Drinking
- Lyme Disease: Awareness and Prevention for Safety this Season
- Extend Your Healthspan with Social Connection
- Planning for Advanced Old Age: A Proactive Approach
- Retirement Skills: Your Health and How to Navigate – and Thrive – Through Transition
- 8 Ways to Care for Your Kidneys
- Infrared Saunas and Cold Plunges: Is Everything Old New Again?
- Should You Try Dry January?
Webinars
- Navigating Weight Loss: Understanding Obesity & GLP 1 Medications
- The Science Behind Age, Aging and Longevity
- Extending Your Healthspan Through Social Connection
- Optimizing Gastrointestinal Health
- Skin Health: Prevention Strategies & Cosmetic Dermatology Questions
- Brain Health & Your Brain Care Score
- All About Bone Health
- Advancing Heart Health
- Cancer Risk Assessment & Early Detection
Fitness
Articles
- Overuse Injuries: They're Not Just for Athletes Anymore
- Why Muscle Mass Matters and How to Keep It
- Prehabilitation: Preparing for Surgery to Improve Outcomes
- No Pain, No Gain? Managing Challenges When Building Your Fitness
- Personal Wearable Health Devices: And When to Call Your Doctor
- How to Choose the Right Fitness Instructor: A Comprehensive Guide
- Fitness Fads vs. Simple Fitness: Finding a Sustainable Path to Health
- Travel Plans? Don’t Forget to Pack Your Fitness Program
- Fitness for People Taking GLP-1 Agonists: A Comprehensive Guide
- Crafting Your Fitness Program: Unlocking Strategies from the President’s Physical Fitness Challenge
- Crossing the Finish Line: Strategies for Marathon Recovery and a Return to Running
Webinars
Sleep
Nutrition
Articles
- MIND Diet 3-Day Sample Meal Plan
- Understanding Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits and Sources
- Ultra-Processed Foods: What You Should Know
- What to Eat When Training for a Marathon
- Eating Away from Home: Tips and Tricks for Winter Travel
- New Year, New Diet?
- Food Boundaries & Body Image During the Holidays
- Seed Oils: Facts & Myths
- 6 Tips to Navigate College Dining Halls
- How to Start a Mindful Eating Practice
- Spotlight on Plant-Based Proteins
- Navigating Nutrition at the Airport
- 3 Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin
- The Cottage Cheese Comeback
- How to Start Meal Planning
- Sugar Substitutes: What You Should Know
- National Nutrition Month: Fuel for the Future
- The Importance of Winter Hydration
- How to Avoid the Halloween Candy Binge
- A Registered Dietitian's Fall Produce Picks
- RD Approved, Snacks are Back!
Webinars
Recipes
Breakfast
Soups
- Tuscan Kale & White Bean Soup
- Game Day Healthy Turkey Chili
- Cozy Lentil Squash Soup
- Pumpkin Chickpea Soup
Salads
- Spring Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- Apple, Squash & Quinoa Salad
- Salmon & Chickpea Salad
- Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade
- Autumn Harvest Salad
One Pan Dinners
Snacks
Desserts
Mental Health & Wellness
Articles
- Perfectionism: The Role Time Plays
- Transitioning Holiday Traditions to the Next Generation
- The Vagus Nerve: A Key Player in Your Health and Well-Being
- The Pursuit of Happiness: A Comprehensive Examination for Adults
- Undue Influence: Navigating Health Information on Social Media
- Strategies for Making Sense When the World Does Not Make Sense
- Chatter: The Health Impacts of the Voice in Our Heads
- Relieve Stress: Relaxing Your Way to Improved Health
- Vison & Values: The Roadmap to Your Best Health
- Digital Distraction and Its Impact on Your Health
Webinars
Meditation
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