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Staff Access

Health & Illness
Health & Fitness/Wellness
Food/Diet
- Commentary: Artificial Sweeteners- A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? - MGH Community News, April 2016
- Beans, Greens and the Best Foods for the Brain and Mental Health - MGH Community News, July 2015
- The Gut Microbiome and Diet- Focus on Depression - MGH Community News, February 2015
- Is Avoiding Grains a Mistake? - MGH Community News, March 2014
- Sugar Linked to Cardiovascular Disease - MGH Community News, February 2014
- Culinary Culprits- Foods that May Harm the Brain - MGH Community News, February 2014
- Are Gluten and Carbs the Culprit in Dementia? - MGH Community News, January 2014
- Are No-Calorie Sweeteners Safe and Effective? - MGH Community News, January 2014
- The Trick to Recognizing a Good Whole Grain- MGH Community News, February 2013
- Fructose Effects in Brain May Contribute to Overeating- MGH Community News, January 2013
- Right Diet Could Help Maintain Weight Loss- MGH Community News, July 2012
- High-Carb Diet May Raise Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment - MGH Community News, October 2012
- Junk Food Linked to Depression - MGH Community News, May 2012
- Dietary Trans Fat Linked to Aggression- MGH Community News, April 2012
- Behavior Programs May Cut Child Obesity Risk - MGH Community News, February 2012
- Too Much Fructose a Hazard for Heart and Liver - MGH Community News, October 2011
- Evidence Confirms Diet Link to Mental Health - Medscape.com, October 2011
- Diet Soda May Heighten Risk for Vascular Events - MGH Community News, May 2010
- How Much Vitamin D and Calcium Should You Get? - MGH Community News, December 2010
Restaurants Get at Least Year Reprieve on Calorie Posing - MGH Community News, June 2010
- Eating Fish- Healthy or Not? - MGH Community News, December 2009
- Whole Diet May Ward off Depression & Anxiety - MGH Community News, January 2010
- Saturated Fat & Heart Disease- Worth a Second Look? - MGH Community News, February 2010
- No Benefit of Ginko Biloba for Age-Related Cognitive Decline - MGH Community News, January 2010
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Preventing Psychotic Disorders - MGH Community News, March 2010
- Higher Protein Intake Linked to Fewer Hip Fractures - MGH Community News, May 2010
- Tea May Slow Cognitive Decline - MGH Community News, July/August 2010
Exercise
- Exercise Provides Cognitive Benefits in Patients with AD - MGH Community News, July 2015
- Evidence Indicates Exercise Lowers Cancer Mortality - MGH Community News, April 2013
- Exercise a Viable Treatment Option for Mental Illness- Medscape.com, October 2011
- Strong Support for the BRAIN Benefits of Aerobic Activity - MGH Community News, September 2011
- Fitness Program Benefits Mind and Body of Cancer Survivors - MGH Community News, May 2011
- Breaking Up Periods of Sitting May Make a Difference in Health - MGH Community News, April 2011
- Surgeon General Urges Exercise for Optimal Health - MGH Community News, June 2010
- Strength and POWER Training Important - MGH Community News, September 2009
- Importance of Exercise & Physical Activity in Older Adults - MGH Community News, July/August 2009
- Interval Training Can Cut Exercise Hours Sharply - MGH Community News, February 2010
- Does Exercise Contribute to Arthritis? - MGH Community News, December 2009
- Best Exercises for Healthy Bones - MGH Community News, November 2009
- Cardiac Rehab Effective But Under-Utilized - MGH Community News, January 2010
- Prescribing Exercise for Common Conditions: Exercising with Anxiety and Depression - MGH Community News, April 2010
- Health Effects of Sitting - MGH Community News, January 2010
- Combination of Exercise and Computer Use Protective Against Mild Cognitive Impairment- MGH Community News, July/August 2010
- Moderate Physical Activity Linked to Lower Dementia Risk - MGH Community News, July/August 2010
- Fibromyalgia Symptoms Eased by "Lifestyle" Activities - MGH Community News, April 2010
- Playground for Elders Opens in London - MGH Community News, February 2010
Smoking
Stress/Relaxation/Meditation/Mindfulness
Patient Handouts from the CRC
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Wellness/Lifestyle Articles
- Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Prognosis Among Breast Cancer Survivors - MGH Community News, April 2013
- Cognitive Stimulation Slows Mental Decline in Dementia - MGH Community News, February 2012
- The Happiness-Health Connection - MGH Community News, September 2011
- Express Your Gratitude (link to happiness) - MGH Community News, December 2010
- A Prescription for Better Health: Go Al Fresco- MGH Community News, October 2010
- It's No Joke: Humor Promotes Healthy Aging - MGH Community News, July/August 2009
- Putting The Joie de Vivre Back into Health (Effects of Sex, Sleep and Socializing on health) - MGH Community News, May 2009
- Sunscreen- New Rules in the Works- MGH Community News, July/August 2010
- Health Policy Should Encourage Friendships- MGH Community News, September 2010
- Poor Neighborhoods May Contribute to Poor Health - LA Times, October 2011
Fitness Facilities
- "Hopes Membership" - The Clubs at Charles River Park - weekly memberships available to MGH patients and families undergoing treatment (extended stay or sporadic).
- Prices as of 1/19: $22/week individual, $35/week family (2-5 individuals).
- Contact:
Adam Marks, manager, 617-726-7694 or ACMarks@partners.org.
Patients/families may contact directly.
- Note: while the "Hopes membership" is named after the now defunct MGH Cancer Center program, this membership is still known by this name, particularly by The Clubs front-desk staff. May be helpful to mention Hopes membership with inquiries.
- YMCA Corner Stone Program – Discounts and Free Summer Camp for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Families (North Shore)
- YMCA- "Find your Y"
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Find your Club
- Program Highlight: HealthWorks at Codman Square
- Cost: Between $5 and $30 based on income. Free starter memberships are available to patients with chronic disease such as asthma and diabetes. Child memberships free.
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