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Tufts Medicine MelroseWakefield Hospital psychiatrist James Lech, MD, shares 6 simple tips for mental well-being this holiday season.

Along with the joy of holiday lights, colorfully wrapped gifts and family get-togethers, there are often some challenges that accompany this time of year.

Tufts Medical Center Director of Child Life Services, Andrea Colliton, offers ten tips to help make children’s life at home feel a little more normal during this abnormal time.

Poor diet. Lack of exercise. Genetics. Extra pounds. Everyone knows these are contributing factors to developing cardiac issues, but you might be surprised to learn that loneliness can also lead to heart disease.

View resources that can be used to relax and reduce stress during the coronavirus.

Lawrence, Mass. – While the holiday season is a time of joy for many, it can cause great struggle for those who are grieving. Recognizing that a sense of community, shared experiences and connection are especially important this time of year, Merrimack Valley Hospice has added support to cope with the holidays to its offerings of free grief support groups.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, routine in-person healthcare visits have been temporarily put on hold in efforts to conserve personal protective equipment and to maintain social distancing. As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services eased restrictions on telehealth, virtual doctor visits have become the temporary norm.

Uncertainty at the beginning of an infectious disease outbreak often leads to psychological reactions including stress, insomnia, anger and fear.

Anxiety can be normal and a disorder. Learn from Tufts Medical Center expert on what anxiety is and tips on managing it.

While the holidays can bring joy to many people, seasonal depression and anxiety grips millions of Americans each year.

Dr. Debra Lerner, Director of the Program on Health, Work and Productivity at Tufts Medical Center, recommends five subtle changes to help reduce stress at work.

Dr. Sajani Shah and patient, Jan, tell us how stress can effect weight gain.