You may have heard that volunteering your time or giving a donation can boost your health and happiness. In fact, studies have shown that giving back can be good for you in myriad ways, including: lowering blood pressure, boosting dopamine and oxytocin in the brain,...
Teens and Mental Health: What Adults Need to KnowWritten By: Barbara J. Green, PhD, Youth Health Connection Medical DirectorBrought to You By South Shore Health For teenagers, the beginning of a new school year can be a particularly stressful time. Teens face pressure...
Nicotine Vape Users: What You Need to Know NowWritten By: Todd Kerensky, MDBrought to You By South Shore Health Governor Charlie Baker recently imposed a temporary statewide ban on the sale of both flavored and unflavored nicotine and THC vaping products. In...
Fall 2019 Flu Clinics at South Shore Medical Center Brought to You By South Shore Health Saturday, November 2 9 AM–1 PM Pediatric Clinic in Norwell Tuesday, November 5 5–7 PM Pediatric Clinic in Norwell Thursday, November 7 5–7 PM Pediatric Clinic in Norwell ...
A Pediatric Dentist’s Guide to a Tooth-Healthy Halloween By: Dr. Tara Groff, owner and pediatric dentist at Hanover Pediatric Dentistry Halloween is an exciting time of year! Children enjoy dressing up in costumes and of course, eating the candy they get...
This story was provided by Yale Medicine. During a recent media briefing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised people to avoid e-cigarettes while federal and state officials investigate a nationwide outbreak of severe respiratory illnesses...