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'The Cardiac Rehab Team is Incredible – I Can’t Thank Them Enough’

After suffering a heart attack at 44, Vijay Saraf wanted to get back to his active lifestyle, hiking and skiing. South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation program helped Vijay recover, regain strength and confidence and hit the slopes again.

'The Cardiac Rehab Team is Incredible – I Can’t Thank Them Enough’

Beverly Atkins

One Woman's Story: Rebuilding Strength After a Heart Attack

Your life is put into perspective when all that’s standing between you and death is the level of precision and collaboration amongst your healthcare...

One Woman's Story: Rebuilding Strength After a Heart Attack

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What Happens When You're Less Active

Does cold and snow make you want to hibernate? Learn more about the impact inactivity has on your health, and easy ways to keep active during the winter months.

What Happens When You're Less Active

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Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

After a cardiac event sidelined Matt Dobrowski six months ago, he's back at the gym training for the Set the Pace Road Race 5K, to be held in Norwell on June 9.

Cardiac Patient's Road from Heart Attack to Set the Pace 5k

Stewart Family

The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.

The Cardiovascular Center Helps a Marshfield Man Get His (Heart) Rhythm Back

Joanne and Dave

The Life-Changing Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Nurse's Personal Story

As a cardiac nurse, Joanne Privett cared for thousands of patients. But she faced a new challenge when her husband had a heart attack. Read her family's story.

The Life-Changing Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Nurse's Personal Story

Elizabeth Bradley

South Shore Hospital Cardiologists Keep the Pace in Heart Innovation

Cardiac pacing in the field of cardiovascular medicine is rapidly evolving as advancements in technology and engineering provide clinicians new and exciting ways to care for an aging population.

South Shore Hospital Cardiologists Keep the Pace in Heart Innovation

Six Tips for Managing COPD

Medications aren't the only tool for managing COPD. Learn more about the lifestyle changes that can help patients with COPD.

Six Tips for Managing COPD

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The Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.

The Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.

Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels