​​​​​​​The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everyone’s daily routines for a loop, and as a result, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in injuries related to these changes in routine, namely overuse injuries.

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.

Jo-Ann knew that hip replacement was the key to pain-free mobility, but she was hesitant about an overnight hospital stay. She found the perfect solution: same-day joint replacement at South Shore Health.

You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?

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

If you’re one of the millions of workers currently doing your job remotely, there’s a good chance you didn’t have ergonomics on your mind when you initially set up your workstation. After all, many people were forced to work from the couch, the kitchen table, or a spare bedroom when remote work began.

Massachusetts instituted a four-month ban on the sale of both nicotine and THC vaping products. Those accustomed to vaping nicotine may have unknowingly developed a physical dependence.