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
Watch the Virtual Cooking Class
Dietitian's Kitchen: Virtual Cooking Class for Concierge Medicine
Fitness Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Lisa Keer, NBC-HWC, CEC tackles some of the most persistent fitness myths.
How to Leverage Your CSA: Make the Most of Your Late Summer Haul
Jordan Ball, MS, RD, LDN provides pointers for getting the most out of a late-summer CSA box.
Patient Resources
Explore resources on a variety of topics below. Visit often to enjoy new and refreshed content.
Exercise & Fitness
Articles
Building and Maintaining Muscle
- Overuse Injuries: They're Not Just for Athletes Anymore
- Why Muscle Mass Matters and How to Keep It
- No Pain, No Gain? Managing Challenges When Building Your Fitness
- Fitness for People Taking GLP-1 Agonists: A Comprehensive Guide
Fitness Programs
- Fitness Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
- Prehabilitation: Preparing for Surgery to Improve Outcomes
- Travel Plans? Don’t Forget to Pack Your Fitness Program
- How to Choose the Right Fitness Instructor: 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
On Trend
- Dressing for a Workout: How Fitness Fabrics Change the Game
- Personal Wearable Health Devices: And When to Call Your Doctor
- Fitness Fads vs. Simple Fitness: Finding a Sustainable Path to Health
Webinars
Longevity & Healthy Aging
Articles
Protect Your Health
- 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
- 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
On Trend
Webinars
- 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
Meditation & Breathwork
Mental Health & Stress Management
Articles
Stress Relief
- Relieve Stress: Relaxing Your Way to Improved Health
- The Pursuit of Happiness: A Comprehensive Examination for Adults
- Strategies for Making Sense When the World Does Not Make Sense
- Chatter: The Health Impacts of the Voice in Our Heads
Social Media
- Undue Influence: Navigating Health Information on Social Media
- Digital Distraction and Its Impact on Your Health
On Trend
- Perfectionism: The Role Time Plays
- Transitioning Holiday Traditions to the Next Generation
- The Vagus Nerve: A Key Player in Your Health and Well-Being
- Vison & Values: The Roadmap to Your Best Health
Webinars
Nutrition
Articles
Therapeutic Diets
- Anti-inflammatory Foods for Arthritis and Joint Pain
- MIND Diet 3-Day Sample Meal Plan
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diet
- How the Ketogenic Diet Affects Your Heart Health
- 10 Foods to Lower Cholesterol
- Managing PCOS With Diet
- What are the Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting?
On Trend
- Seed Oils: Facts & Myths
- Ultra-Processed Foods: What You Should Know
- Sugar Substitutes: What You Should Know
- Understanding Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits and Sources
- Sports & Nutrition: What Athletes Need to Know
- Spotlight on Plant-Based Proteins
- How to Start a Mindful Eating Practice
- How to Start Meal Planning
- The Cottage Cheese Comeback
Seasonal Tips
- New Year, New Diet?
- Should You Try Dry January?
- Navigating Nutrition at the Airport
- Smart Snacking at the Beach
- How to Leverage Your CSA: Make the Most of Your Late-Summer Haul
- 3 Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin
- A Registered Dietitian's Fall Produce Picks
- How to Avoid the Halloween Candy Binge
- Food Boundaries & Body Image During the Holidays
- Eating Away from Home: Tips and Tricks for Winter Travel
- The Importance of Winter Hydration
- 6 Tips to Navigate College Dining Halls
- What to Eat When Training for a Marathon
Webinars
Recipes
Virtual Cooking Classes
Breakfast
- Sheet Pan Eggs with Kale & Mushrooms
- PB&J Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Spiced Oatmeal
- Wake Up Breakfast Muffins
Soups
- Tuscan Kale & White Bean Soup
- Game Day Healthy Turkey Chili
- Cozy Lentil Squash Soup
- Pumpkin Chickpea Soup
Salads
- Summer Vegetable Couscous Salad
- 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
Sleep Health
Articles
Improving Sleep Quality
- When You Can’t Sleep: How CBT-I Can Help
- Why is Sleep Important
- 6 Tips for Better Sleep
- How to Sleep Better & Wake Up Rested
- Sleep Tight: Technology That Might Help You Get Your Rest
- Does Melatonin Help with Insomnia?
- Tips to Help Adjust Sleep for Daylight Savings
Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Symptoms
- Sleep Apnea Treatment Part One: How to Select the Right CPAP Mask
- Sleep Apnea Treatment Part Two: Oral Appliances, Upper Airway Surgery, and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
Webinars
Weight Management
Articles
Obesity
Diet & Lifestyle
Weight Loss Medications
- Is Medication for Weight Loss Right for Me?
- Study Shows Weight Loss Drug Decreases Heart Disease Risk
- Why Diet and Exercise Still Matter During Treatment with GLP-1 Medications
- Fitness for People Taking GLP-1 Medications: A Comprehensive Guide
Webinars
Contact Us
Contact the Concierge Medicine program at Massachusetts General Hospital.