| UMass Memorial Health

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You Just Found Out You Have High Triglycerides—Here Are 6 Things Cardiologists Recommend Doing

When it comes to heart health, cholesterol gets all the attention. But there’s another blood test that speaks volumes about your heart health: triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in your bloodstream. We get them from eating fat-containing foods, like butter and oils.

Self Service Rounding - Maternity

12.3.25

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12.8.25

| Food and Fitness, Healthy Eating

The Scoop on Eggnog

Eggnog is a classic holiday treat — creamy, flavorful and versatile. Learn about its health benefits and easy swaps for a lighter, nutritious option.

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12.16.25

| Mind Matters, Mindfulness

Mindful Morning Routines: Begin Your Day With Presence, Not Pressure

Start your day with simple mindful moments — no extra time needed. Discover gentle ways to bring calm and clarity into your morning routine.

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Holiday mascots participate in a holiday fun run.

Tis the Season for Holiday Family Fun Runs. Here’s How to Keep Kids Safe and Healthy

In parent to parent today, whether it’s a turkey trot, or a jingle bell half, or a Santa stroll, holiday family fun runs are a really festive way to get everyone in the family outside for some physical activity.

Reality Star’s Latest Brain Scan Reveals Troubling Concerns

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has learned from a recent brain scan that parts of her brain show what doctors describ

Local Doctor Discusses Patriots LT Campbell Injury

The New England Patriots have placed rookie starting LT Will Campbell on the injured reserve. The team made the announcement on Wednesday.

2025 Physician of the Year: Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu

WBJ Names the 2025 Champions of Health Care

The level of talent and commitment among the professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community is awe-inspiring. Take, for example, Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu from UMass Memorial Health and UMass Chan Medical School.

The PET/CT scanner being installed in Worcester.

Shields and UMMH Advancing Access to Innovative Healthcare

New healthcare technology will soon be available to residents in Central Massachusetts as Shields Health strengthens

Decades of Care: Davis Family Hopes Their Estate Gift Will Help Strengthen UMass Memorial Health’s Future

11.28.25

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Sarah and Dix Davis journey with UMass Memorial Health started in 1970 when their oldest son was born at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus. Their second son was also born there in 1972, and then their daughter Margaret was born six weeks premature in 1977. Margaret spent two weeks in the UMass Memorial NICU where she received life-saving care.

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