We're honored to have had Leigh Simmons, MD and Karen Sepucha, PhD from the Health Decisions Sciences Center chat with us on Twitter earlier this week about using shared decision making to set healthcare goals and build stronger relationships with providers.

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Do you have (or want to learn) tips for raising concerns with your care team? Have you found online resources that helped prepare for your visits? Do you feel shared decision making helps build relationships with your provider(s)?

Karen Sepucha, PhD and Leigh Simmons, MD from the Health Decisions Sciences Center will lead a chat on Twitter about shared decision making Tuesday, August 19th at 12:15pm. Join the conversation and share your experience with ‪#‎MGHDSME‬.  (Note:  This chat is for informational purposes only.)

Do you use a FitBit or other type of activity tracker? The Charlestown HealthCare Center recently piloted a program showing devices like FitBits are useful tools for empowering healthy lifestyle changes.

Healthy eating ≠ bland! Join us March 24th at 2pm for a chat about flavorful cooking ideas.
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Cutting back on salt? Herbs and spices can help boost the flavor of your dish without adding extra fat or calories. We share a few of our go-to seasonings here - what's your favorite?

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Added photos to Healthy Holiday Vegetable Sides Hangout.