​​​​​​​September is National Preparedness Month, a great time to take a fresh look at your household’s emergency plan.

There are many factors to consider as we decide how to safely educate children this fall. Get an infectious disease expert's take on what educators and parents need to think about.

It can be intimidating at first, but you may find that group education is even better than what you receive in an individual session with your provider. Here's why.

We all know how important it is for both physical and mental health to make sure we’re getting enough sleep. But for too many people, getting a good night’s sleep is a struggle. Some people may be kept awake by a racing mind or anxious thoughts, while others may fall asleep just fine but wake up...

Ellis Realty Advisors, located in Braintree, is a commercial real estate advisory practice founded by David Ellis, a lifelong South Shore resident with a lineage in real estate and construction. Commercial real estate is not just bricks and mortar; it’s about relationships, people and strategic...

Shots can be stressful for children - after all, no one likes to get poked with a needle! But with a little preparation, parents can help ease their child's anxiety and make a shot nothing to worry about.

One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support his favorite charitable program, the Walk for Hospice. The next, he was laid out on the dining hall floor from a heart attack with a second one on...

Have questions about the newest COVID-19 vaccine? Todd Ellerin, MD breaks down the advantages of the life-saving Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.

Concern about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, but you don't need to make drastic changes to help prevent its spread.

Heart health isn’t only about diet and exercise. Antony Sheehan of Aspire Health Alliance explains why the emotional and mental health dimensions of our lives play a huge role in our cardiovascular health.