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

The Golden Hour refers to uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between a birthing parent and newborn for the first hour (or two) after birth. Learn more about how the benefits of this special period.

Tempted to skip your child's well visit? The team at South Shore Medical Center explains why you should keep them on the calendar.

Don't get overwhelmed with how to get your kids back on a more structured sleep schedule for back to school.

Lack of sleep can seriously impact your health and happiness - learn more about what you can do to improve your sleep habits and get a better night's rest.

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults. Learn the steps you can take to stay on your feet.

Don't let the end of Daylight Saving Time disrupt your health goals. Here's how to keep on track or improve your well-being after we fall back.

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.