May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a good time to educate people about the tick-borne illness that affects as many as 476,000 in the U.S. each year. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how to prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.
Community Exercise Classes Keep Participants Motivated and Moving
South Shore Health's Community Exercise classes have helped Sue Cullinan and Peter Umile stay active, build strength, improve stamina and boost their energy levels. But the physical gains aren't' the only benefit. The camaraderie and friendships they've formed, motivate them to keep moving.
Finding a Path Forward to Wellness – Cardiac Rehab Patient Shares His Journey
Eight months after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure, Sean Kiley is sharing his remarkable recovery story and giving thanks to South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehab program for putting him on the path to wellness.
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Did you spend your summer traveling, entertaining friends and family, or trying to squeeze as much out of the longer days as possible? You may be ready to get back to a routine for the fall. The word routine has a bit of a bad reputation. It can sound boring or predictable. But the truth is, a routine is actually good for us.
How I Survived a Heart Attack on Safari and Thrived Through Cardiac Rehab
Nine months after suffering a near-fatal heart attack while on safari in South Africa, Jane Goff is thriving and traveling again thanks to South Shore Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Jane shares the story of her harrowing medical emergency and remarkable comeback.
Declining muscle mass and a variety of medical conditions can contribute to a loss of balance as we age, making us more vulnerable to falls and injury. But there are things you can do to maintain and even build better balance. Community Exercise Program Manager Jennifer Logan offers these tips.
Community Exercise Program ‘Has Changed My Life Entirely’
It’s a blustery winter day and George Kokoros is getting ready for his workout. He’s not bundling up to exercise outside or driving to the gym, though. George only has to go as far as the laptop on his kitchen island to kick off his weekly fitness routine.