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Starting today, families throughout Massachusetts will swap their digital entertainment for the annual challenge of "Screen-Free Week." The global event encourages people to participate in whatever way makes sense, whether it is going without an app or device for the whole week or even just a day. Jen Kane, coordinator of Screen-Free Week for the nonprofit Fairplay, said the goal is to reduce time spent on screens for entertainment. "Like maybe for the week, dont ha...

Parenting was challenging even before the COVID pandemic, but a unique program in Cambridge teaches new parents the skills they need to nurture their children and themselves. Its called Baby University and includes 14 once-weekly parent-child playgroups and workshops, that cover everything from a childs brain development to parent relaxation techniques. Shirley Elliott is a recent graduate. ...

A new study found an association between what researchers are calling the biological age of sperm and reproductive success. While age is considered a major

A new study found an association between what researchers are calling the biological age of sperm and reproductive success. While age is considered a major factor for women thinking of becoming pregnant, it is not often considered in male reproductive health, because men continually produce sperm throughout their lives. Dr. ...