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Five More Steps to Take to Decrease Your Risk of Falling
Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.
BlogSix Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer
While there has been a decline in colorectal cancer death rates in older adults for several decades, in people under age 50, colorectal cancer death rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 2.4% annually. Mandeep Saund, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
BlogPhysician Perspective: Potential Public Health Risks of Legal Marijuana
One emergency department doctor shares his perspective on trends he's watching as legal marijuana becomes more prevalent in Massachusetts.
BlogDrowning Prevention for Children: Seven Layers of Protection at the Pool
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of one and four — but drownings are 100% preventable if the proper precautions are taken.
BlogExpert Care for Minor Injuries and Illnesses
South Shore Health's Urgent Care Centers allow you to see a doctor without an appointment for injuries and minor illnesses, including the flu. Urgent care is for injuries and illnesses that need the attention of a doctor but not necessarily the emergency room. From kids with a cough, teenagers...
BlogSix Steps for Getting Better Sleep
Getting too little sleep is a big problem in the U.S. According to the CDC, one third of adults report they get less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each day, and insufficient sleep has been tied to several chronic health conditions — including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.
BlogUnderstanding Arthritis: Five Things to Know
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to draw attention to the painful joint condition that affects close to 60 million in the U.S. Jesse Reisner, DO, a rheumatologist at South Shore Medical Center, answers questions about arthritis causes, symptoms and treatments.
BlogTen Healthy Alternatives to Popular Summer Staples
Don't miss out on summer barbecues because they spoil your diet. These simple substitutes will make not-so-healthy cookout food a thing of the past.
BlogSouth Shore Medical Center Opens Office in Braintree
South Shore Medical Center opened a primary care office on Wood Rd. in Braintree.
BlogWhy Kids Bully, and How We Can Address It
Bullying is a sensitive topic, for both kids and parents. An Aspire Health Alliance psychologist explains the roots of bullying behavior and how parents can approach the subject with their children.
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