Meditation Boosts Brain Health. Bipolar Center Thrives. 500th Heart Transplant. Firefighter Runs. Aspire Gala.

HOME CONTACT DONATE Grateful Firefighter to Run Boston Marathon Finding courage at the sight of children waiting with him for cancer treatment, Dan O'Connell has been inspired to run to support Mass General. READ MORE » FEATURED STORIES PSYCHIATRY Center for Bipolar Disorder Has Global Reach Liz and Kent Dauten have kick-started the new Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation with Director Andrew Nierenberg, MD. Read More » Show Your Support with a 2018 Mass General Marathon T-Shirt Proceeds benefit the causes of the Mass General Marathon Team. Buy Now » PATIENT CARE New Incentives Improve Care for Sickest Patients Different ways of paying healthcare providers can encourage preventive and proactive care, say Mass General doctors who are leading the way. Read More » Read More Posts from Mass General Giving Most Recent Patient Care Global Health Research Donor Impact Health & Wellness Cancer Children Community Health EVENTS 18th Annual Aspire Spring Gala THURSDAY  |  APRIL  |  5 Join us at the Aspire Spring Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston to help children, teens and adults with autism spectrum disorder develop the skills to live a full life. Support Aspire's Services Buy a Sponsorship March MARCH 22 4th Annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament MARCH 24 4th Annual Our Hero, Our Rock, Our Mom! MARCH 31 Bowling for a Cure April APRIL 6 FTD Education Day APRIL 7 Love for Lurie APRIL 21 A Bout to Benefit APRIL 27 The Friends of the Mass General Cancer Center Spring Luncheon May MAY 5 Voices of Hope Presents "Working: A Musical" MAY 7 15th Annual John "Ace" Estrella Golf Tournament to Fight Kidney Cancer MAY 18—20 Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors MAY 18 Golf Tournament – Ice Stars for Wounded Warriors MAY 20 5th Annual LUNGSTRONG 5K MAY 21 5th Annual Home Base Golf Outing at Pocasset MAY 29 2018 Franco Davoli Memorial Golf Tournament See All Upcoming Events View Calendar » Meditation Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety Mass General psychologist Sara Lazar, PhD, demonstrates that meditation reduces stress and builds brain health. Read More » Sara Lazar, PhD CARDIOLOGY Mass General Celebrates 500th Heart Transplant Kevin Daignault got a new lease on life when he became Mass General's 500th heart transplant patient. READ MORE » DONOR RECOGNITION A Donor's Philanthropy Evolves Through Experience Shawn Logan gives to cancer research, the MGH Fund, and other Mass General priorities. READ MORE » WOMEN'S HEALTH Women's Reproductive Health Makes Strides Researcher Caroline Mitchell, MD, MPH, works to understand the role of microbes in women's reproductive health. READ MORE » COMMUNITY HEALTH Tackling Childhood Health Issues in Urban Areas Elsie Taveras, MD, MPH, is working to uncover the causes of recurring childhood health problems. READ MORE » Get Involved Attend an Event Start a Fundraiser Donor Recognition Ways to Give Annual Giving Planned Giving Corporate Giving Contact Mass General Development Office 125 Nashua St. Suite 540 Boston, MA 02114 617.726.2200             © 2018 Massachusetts General Hospital

Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin - 12 to 16 March 2018

Global Hazards Weekly Bulletin – 12th to 16th March 2018 Australia Queensland faces 'crocodile invasion' after floods North Queensland residents hit by flash floods warned about crocodiles sighted in rising waters   China Orange Alert: Expect Heavy Smog in Beijing Until Wednesday   Ghana Hailstorm kills girl and scores of animals near Dambai   India Nine trekkers dead in India Tamil Nadu forest fire 25 students trapped in Tamil Nadu forest fire; 12 rescued Theni Forest Fire: Two more succumb to burn injuries, death toll climbs to 14   Italy Eight injured after powerful tornado in southern Italy Part of the Center of Venice is Underwater, Tornado in Southern Italy   Kenya Two pupils in hospital as strong winds, rains wreak havoc Nine dead, chaos as heavy rains strike Heavy rains flood Kenya's capital Nairobi   Pakistan Three laborers buried alive under mudslide in Bhakkar Four killed in KP, Fata rain-related incidents   South Africa Drought declared a national disaster Water crisis: Cape Town drought to have huge impact on SA's economy   United States of America 2 fatalities reported as severe storms push through East Texas Storm Triggers Mandatory Evacuations in Santa Barbara County Over Mudslide Concerns Kauai, Maui drying out after torrential rains   Other items of interest Nobel Prize Dialogue Tokyo 2018 - The Future of Food Guidelines aim to bridge the education gap on climate change and health Hurricane center updates Irma death toll in US, Caribbean Sendai Monitor launch in Central Asia/ South Caucasus More homes at risk from wildfires says study Insurers escalate emotional trauma suffered during the wildfires Conference Agrees on Research Agenda to Better Understand Climate Change Impacts on Cities On International Day, UN Calls for Increased Progress on Gender Equality Why volcanic ash can be so detrimental to your health Sendai Framework Monitor launch in Arab States FAO warns that protecting agriculture from extreme weather and climate change must become a priority in Asia and the Pacific Twelve world leaders issue clarion call for accelerated action on water Disasters causing billions in agricultural losses, with drought leading the way Pakistan: Disaster Risk Reduction can protect smallholder farmers, experts say   Sent on behalf of: Virginia Murray & Kevin Blanchard Public Health England  Wellington House 133-155 Waterloo Road London SE1 8UG Tel No: +44 (0) 207 811 7218 This bulletin was sent as part of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Mass Gatherings and Global Health Security This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Public Health England (PHE), Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG 020 7654 8400

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5 Ways to Break Unhealthy Eating Habits Now!

March 16, 2018 "I see optimism as a way of coping with life. Optimism leads us to look for solutions and silver linings when hardship strikes."— Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Healthy Eating 5 ways to change unhealthy eating habits Do you routinely celebrate the end of a long week with your favorite fatty foods? Reach for chips when you're stressed, or gulp down a latte when your energy levels take a dive at 3 p.m.? Changing eating habits you've developed over the years — even unconsciously — can feel practically impossible. Try these behavior-changing approaches, and focus on the ones that speak to you. Remember: Big lifestyle changes take time, but keep at it. The mini successes you'll achieve along the way will be enough to keep you going, and the new habits that were challenging at first will start feeling more natural before you know it. Practice these approaches » Overcome Obstacles At a weight-loss standstill? Frustrated that you haven't seen progress lately? You've worked too hard to throw in the towel now. Take a deep breath and focus on your weight-loss victories so far, and recognize that plateaus are just part of the journey. Continue your healthy-eating and exercise habits, knowing they will help you sustain the success you've had. Then try these tips to help you move forward again. Give these strategies a try » Today's Nutrition Tip 4 key nutrients for optimal health Protect your health by including these nutrients in your regular diet: 1. Antioxidants (almonds, broccoli) can prevent cholesterol from damaging the linings of your arteries. 2. B vitamins (sweet potatoes) help reduce the risk of stroke and peripheral artery disease by lowering homocysteine levels. 3. Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon) can decrease your heart attack risk. 4. Dietary fiber (apples, red beans) helps lower your LDL ("bad") cholesterol level. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Asthma & Allergic Asthma - See Symptoms & Treatment Info Allergic Asthma is a Type of Asthma. Learn More & See a Treatment Option. Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. Help For Adult Depression Discover A Treatment Option For Major Depressive Disorder Today. Osteoporosis Information Treatment Is Available To Help Manage Postmenopausal Osteoporosis BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Friday March 16, 2018. Copyright 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy