VideoDec | 8 | 2022
Nutrition is important for brain health. In this presentation from December 8, 2022, Mass General dietetic intern Phoebe Zhou, BS, discusses the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet and how it can support brain function as well as reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. She dives into the guidelines of the MIND diet, current research on its recommendations, and shares tips to begin making changes in your daily life.
Jacqueline Toscano, MA, CCC-SLP, discusses how to support bilingual and multilingual language development in children with the understanding that “one size does not fit all.”
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US and requires expert medical treatment. Ramone F. Williams, MD, MPhil, discuss the warning signs as well as review key steps for skin cancer prevention and sun safety.
To celebrate World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, Kristin E. Burke, MD, MPH, reviews what is known about how Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis develop and available treatment options.
Jennifer Maietta, MS, CCC-SLP, and Emma Hill, MS, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologists at Mass General for Children, share how to help toddlers and preschoolers build language skills and expand their vocabulary.
Extreme heat and air pollution are each individually responsible for a range of poor health outcomes. Learn more about the potential health effects of heat and air pollution, who is at risk, and some things you can do to lower your risk.
Arthritis of the hand joints is very common with aging. Naomi Patel, MD, discusses the various types of arthritis of the hands, including goals of treating pain and maximizing function.
The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center, commonly known as the Blum Center, is a relaxed and comfortable place for patients, families and friends to find accurate health information with help from trained staff.
