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New EBT Chip Cards Are Arriving in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know to Protect Your SNAP Benefits

One out of every six Massachusetts residents fills their refrigerator each week thanks to a small plastic card. Nearly one million people—including older adults, families with children, and workers with […]

7 ago

Common Myths About Clinical Trials

Published: April 22, 2025 Author: Beth Dougherty Medically Reviewed by: Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD, MPH Advances in cancer treatment depend on clinical trials that test new medicines and therapies. Nearly all […]

31 jul

High-Potency Marijuana, Vaping, and Addiction: What Every Family in Massachusetts Should Know

With Dr. Gladys Pachas, addiction researcher at Massachusetts General HospitalInterview conducted on La Hora del Café (El Mundo Boston) | My Health Fair In the 1970s, a marijuana cigarette contained […]

24 jul

“If Your Mental Health Is Missing, You Won’t Be Able to Do Anything With Everything You Have”

Weekly article based on the interview with Dr. María Ferreras (Ferreras Counseling & Wellness Center, Lawrence, MA) on El Koro del Morenaje on La Mega 95.1, aired on July 9, […]

17 jul

Could Oral Health Influence the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can oral health affect your risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Learn what current research says about the connection between gum disease and brain health, prevention tips, and free oral health resources available in Massachusetts.

9 jul

Why Should Your Organization Participate in Massachusetts Health Fairs? The Impact Goes Far Beyond Having a Booth

Health fairs offer organizations an opportunity to connect directly with communities, promote healthcare services, and build lasting relationships. Learn why participating in Massachusetts health fairs benefits both organizations and residents.

2 jul

Mental Health: Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore and When It’s Time to Seek Help

Mental health conditions affect millions of people across the United States every year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 59.3 million adults experienced a mental illness […]

26 jun

Recommendations for Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Every day, millions of Americans take on a role that rarely appears in labor statistics but is essential to the well-being of countless families: Family caregiver. These are individuals who […]

19 jun

Alzheimer’s Association Encourages Americans to Take Charge of Their Brain Health

June Is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people across the country to prioritize their brain health by […]

5 jun

Brain Health Matters: What the New Alzheimer’s 2026 Report Reveals

There is a reality that is becoming increasingly concerning for healthcare professionals, health systems, and families: the steady rise of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This comes at […]