It’s OK to be Over COVID – ‘We’re in a Better Place'
Most people have moved on from COVID-19 and that’s okay, even though COVID-19 isn’t over, according to Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health’s Director of Infectious Disease.
Five Ways to Maintain a Healthy Weight During the Holiday Season
Keeping off weight around the holidays can be a stress for anyone. But learn tips on how to keep the holiday weight at bay from our healthcare professionals.
Mark's Weight Loss Story: "It's the Best Thing I've Ever Done for Myself."
For many patients, the decision to pursue weight loss surgery isn't an immediate one - it's a process that unfolds over the course of months or years...
Wondering if Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You? Here are 10 Things to Know
Having bariatric surgery is a big decision, but it can also be a life-changing one. If you struggle to lose weight, despite making changes to your diet and exercise, bariatric surgery may be the right choice for you. For people with obesity and obesity-related medical conditions, bariatric surgery can be an important step toward a healthier life.
Managing Diabetes: What You Can Do to Stay in Control of Your Health
South Shore Medical Center’s diabetes specialists in endocrinology, diabetes education, nutrition, and podiatry, along with your primary care provider, work together to create a care plan and explain how medications, dietary guidelines, and self-management practices can help you manage the disease and stay in control of your health.
Five Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.
Four Tips to Get the Most Out of Virtual Exercise Classes
Virtual exercise classes are a great way to improve or maintain your fitness level in the safety and comfort of home. Here's how to get the most out of your at-home workout.