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Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of self-exams in detecting cancer early...

Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

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Three Common Foot Conditions & How to Avoid Them

If you think about it, your feet are pretty amazing – they spend a lifetime taking you where you want to go, from your first steps as a baby through...

Three Common Foot Conditions & How to Avoid Them

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Sporting the Right Shoes: Three Tips to Keep You On Top of Your Game

While it might be tempting (particularly for parents of young kids) to just throw on last season’s footwear and call it a day, it’s important to make sure that any athletic footwear fits properly.

Sporting the Right Shoes: Three Tips to Keep You On Top of Your Game

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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.

Managing Diabetes: What You Can Do to Stay in Control of Your Health

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How to Take Care of Your Feet This Summer: Six Helpful Tips

Summer is a season of freedom for your feet! Whether you're digging them into the sand or dipping them in a pool, follow these six tips to ensure your feet have a healthy, happy summer.

How to Take Care of Your Feet This Summer: Six Helpful Tips