PREVENTION
& WELLNESS
Debunking Osteoporosis Myths
UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight. …
The Importance of Good Home Office Lighting
With the home office now looking like a permanent fixture, it’s important that you’re setup at home isn’t creating issues with your health. Good home office lighting can ease eye strain and fatigue, as well as aches and pains. …
Home Workstation Ergonomics 101
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of people who primarily work from home tripled, from about 9 million to 27.6 million, between 2019 and 2021. Thanks COVID. Many of us cobbled together a home workstation with little consideration for our health and are …
In an Overdose, Narcan Can Save a Life
You don’t have to be addicted to opioids to die from an overdose. It can happen to anyone taking an opioid for pain or misusing a prescription. Knowing what to do (use Narcan) and how to do it can save a life. …
