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Six Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies

Spring is here and the budding plants, trees and flowers will soon be in full bloom. So too will the seasonal allergies that affect an estimated 81 million Americans. But there are things you can do to alleviate the sneezing, coughing, congestion and itchy eyes. Allergy specialists recommend the following tips to suppress seasonal allergies.

Six Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies

Jay Flanagan's Story: Saved in a Heartbeat

At 58-years-old, the always-active business owner and father of two adult children could never have imagined he would be fighting for his life on the way to South Shore Hospital.

Jay Flanagan's Story: Saved in a Heartbeat

Kathryn and Amanda Morini

Fighting the Loss of Addiction with Love: One Nurse's Story

Kathryn Morini, RN in the Critical Care Unit at South Shore Hospital, shares the story of losing her sister to an overdose and how she gives back to the community to honor her memory.

Fighting the Loss of Addiction with Love: One Nurse's Story

Rudy Vale's Story: One Women's Triumph Over Breast Cancer

One Women's Triumph Over Breast Cancer Rudy Vale was the picture of health before she became one of the 1 in 8 American women diagnosed with breast...

Rudy Vale's Story: One Women's Triumph Over Breast Cancer

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How to Handle Common Sports Injuries

Common sports injuries can occur when you are starting a fitness regimen. Kylee Eagles, DO of South Shore Medical Center explains how to get fit safely.

How to Handle Common Sports Injuries

Judy Ansaldi is back to doing what she loves after a knee replacement

Judy Ansaldi's Story: Total Knee Replacement Restores Quality of Life

South Shore resident Judy knew it was time to consider joint replacement, when her aching right knee started affecting her quality of life—even the ability to walk her dog.

Judy Ansaldi's Story: Total Knee Replacement Restores Quality of Life

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How Good Nutrition Plays a Role in Cancer Survivorship

Learn how proper nutrition and physical activity can enhance cancer survivors' long-term health and quality of life following active treatment.

How Good Nutrition Plays a Role in Cancer Survivorship

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What is South Shore Hospital's Early Labor Lounge?

Early labor can be tough. At South Shore Hospital, we have a great resource for moms in early labor, but aren't quite ready to deliver: Our Early Labor Lounge.

What is South Shore Hospital's Early Labor Lounge?

Reese's NICU journey

Reese's NICU Journey

When Reese was born early, her Mom was grateful for her choice to give birth at South Shore Hospital. Watch their incredible story.

Reese's NICU Journey

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