South Shore Wellness Journal
Why January Health Advice Misses the Mark for Women Over 50
January health advice often fails women over 50 because it ignores the realities of perimenopause and menopause. Learn why midlife bodies need a different, more personalized approach to wellness.
Why Menopause Care Thrives in a Concierge Primary Care Setting
Menopause care thrives when women are given time, continuity, and personalized support. Learn how a concierge primary care model creates better outcomes during the menopause transition.
Stress, Sleep, and Winter Mood Changes
Shorter days and colder weather can disrupt sleep, elevate stress, and affect mood. This guide explains why winter has such a powerful impact—and how personalized care can help you feel more steady and supported throughout the season.
Planning Your Health Goals Before 2026
As the year winds down, now is the best time to review your health, revisit overdue screenings, and set meaningful goals for the year ahead. This guide walks you through how to create a personalized, preventive plan so you can enter 2026 feeling clear, supported, and confident.
Healthy Aging on the Coast: Balance, Bone, and Vitamin D
Coastal living in Quincy, MA brings beauty and wellness opportunities—but also risks like winter falls and low vitamin D. This guide helps South Shore residents strengthen balance, protect bones, and age with confidence. Learn at-home strength tips, balance screeners, when to test vitamin D, and how to know if it’s time for a DEXA scan.
Fall 2025 Vaccine Guide for the South Shore: Flu, RSV, COVID (Updated September 2025)
Fall vaccine season is here, and figuring out flu, RSV, and COVID-19 shots can feel like a scheduling puzzle. At Concierge Medicine of South Shore, we help you create a simple, low-stress plan that minimizes side effects, reduces pharmacy visits, and gets your protection in place before virus season peaks. This updated 2025 guide breaks down eligibility, timing, and how to combine vaccines efficiently—so you can stay healthy without the hassle.
College-Bound Care Package: A Health Checklist for South Shore Students Moving Into Boston Dorms
Moving into a Boston dorm? Don’t forget the health details. From vaccine checklists to medication plans and mental health support, Concierge Medicine of the South Shore shares how to help college-bound students stay healthy, independent, and supported all semester long.
Simplify Your Life Week: Stress-Less Meal Planning with Farmers Market Finds
Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. This post from Concierge Medicine of the South Shore shares how fresh farmers market finds can help busy women—especially in midlife—build nourishing, hormone-supportive meals without the stress of rigid plans or unrealistic prep.
Fatigue, Stress, and Missed Diagnoses: Why Women Need Better Primary Care
Fatigue and stress aren’t “just life.” They’re often signs of deeper issues. At Concierge Medicine of South Shore, we take women’s symptoms seriously—with time, testing, and care that actually listens.
Spring Reset: 5 Preventive Health Habits to Build Now
Spring is the perfect time to reset your health. These 5 habits—from daily movement to overdue screenings—will help you build lasting wellness with the support of personalized concierge care.