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Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Period
One of the most stressful events in adolescence, for both parents and teens, is when a girl gets her first period. Here are some ways you can help your daughter prepare for the transition from girlhood to womanhood.
BlogThe Bridge Program is Here for You during the COVID-19 Pandemic
It's important that you get the care you need — particularly for substance or alcohol use disorder — during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BlogYour Loved One Was Diagnosed with Dementia — Now What?
If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s likely that at some point, you’ve felt a little overwhelmed.
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.
BlogPreventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help
Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide rates have risen sharply over the last 20 years, increasing 33 percent from 1999 to 2019, when, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
BlogHow Older Adults Can Manage Their Risk of Falls
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults. Learn the steps you can take to stay on your feet.
Blog10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease
Signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can vary from person to person, but there are some key early warning signs.
BlogWhy You Need a Primary Care Provider (PCP)
Regularly visiting primary care providers like Khalil Alleyne, MD can help us live longer and feel better. Learn how.
BlogHow to Keep Older Drivers Safe
Aging can affect our ability to drive safely. South Shore Health offers tips on how to start a conversation about driving with your older loved ones.
BlogWhat Do You Need to Know about Joint Replacement?
South Shore Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD, answers questions about joint replacement surgery.
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