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Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD, and Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM. Photo/Submitted

Health

Framingham Heart Study celebrates 75th anniversary

Community Advocate Staff - September 27, 2023 0

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD,...

Cashew nuts are a healthy snack that contain several vital amino acids.

Why amino acids are important for your health

September 23, 2023

Leqembi targets a type of protein in the brain called beta-amyloid which is thought to be one of the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease.

FDA Approves Leqembi, a promising drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease

September 19, 2023

Grandparents do have legal rights to visit their grandchildren in cases of divorce and also when the parents never married.

Know your rights as a grandparent

September 17, 2023

The Herb Brooks Hockey Arena is where Mike Eruzione scored the winning goal against the Soviet Union team in 1980, which put the Americans on the path to win the gold medal for Team USA.

Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a visit to Lake Placid

September 14, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Richard Golub chats about “Ruckus,” his memoir about his early days in Worcester, during a visit to Tatnuck Booksellers in Westborough on June 3. Photo/Maureen Sullivan

Arts and Entertainment

Author raises a ‘Ruckus’ with memoir of his Worcester days

“I truly believe that I’m a better person, happier and more content because of my caregiving years,” says Sarahbeth Persiani, the author of “Run, Walk, Crawl: A Caregiver Caught Between Generations.” Photo/Submitted

Arts and Entertainment

Author says caregiver experience made her happier and more content

Balderdash Cellars winery in Richmond offers a scenic spot to sip local wines and enjoy live music and food trucks on many weekends. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Arts and Entertainment

Berkshires offer a lot of attractions for a quick getaway trip

A statue of Mercy Otis Warren stands outside the Barnstable County courthouse.

Arts and Entertainment

Cape Cod’s Mercy Otis Warren is the country’s almost-forgotten ‘first lady’

Andrea Driscoll, president of the Sterling Arts Collaborative, at right in blue blouse, with some of her acrylic painting students. Photo/Submitted

Arts and Entertainment

Sterling artist gives back to the community through arts collaborative

GrubStreet, a Boston-based nonprofit creative writing center, offers hundreds of writing classes throughout the year from intro to advanced levels, including multiple courses on memoir writing. Photo/Courtesy of grubstreet.org

Arts and Entertainment

Write a memoir to bring your life story to the printed...

Hockomock Swamp in southeastern Massachusetts, the largest freshwater swamp in the state, has a long reputation as a place of mysterious sightings and events.

Arts and Entertainment

Hockomock Swamp’s mysterious reputation attracts visitors to Bridgewater area

The remains of the Boston and Maine railroad bridge in Hudson.

Arts and Entertainment

Assabet River Rail Trail keeps pace with growing communities

Notable People

101-year-old Alberta Fullem takes the field at Polar Park, Worcester. Photo/Courtesy of the Worcester Red Sox

Notable People

101-year-old Marlborough resident tosses out first pitch

Esther Folkes poses with Hudson Senior Center staff at her 104th birthday celebration on May 5 at Peter’s Grove.

News

Hudson resident celebrates 104th birthday

The first Dunkin’ Donuts location opened in 1950 in Quincy, and despite numerous renovations over the years, it remains open around the clock today.

Notable People

The Massachusetts man who created America’s doughnut habit

William F. Galvin, the longest-serving Secretary of the Commonwealth in state history, first assumed the office in 1995.

Notable People

Lifelong commitment to public service

Victor A. “Perry” Sacco recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The WWII veteran and longtime restaurateur was honored by the American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post 234 on April 2.

Notable People

Northborough legion honors World War II veteran

Westborough native Louis E. Denfeld rose through the ranks of the U.S Navy over his long career, eventually becoming the Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo/Restoration by Phil Kittredge

Notable People

Westborough was home for the Navy’s highest-ranking officer

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Expert Advice and Columnists

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Community Advocate Staff - September 24, 2023 0

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “To anyone out there who’s hurting — it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of...

As back-to-school season starts, Janice Lindsay writes about "school supply envy."

Back-to-school envy

September 2, 2023

Connecting with others helps your health and your community

September 1, 2023

Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

The ‘Otherness’ of aging

August 29, 2023

Keep your eye on the hole, not just the doughnut

August 17, 2023

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This Month’s Features

Framingham Heart Study celebrates 75th anniversary

Why amino acids are important for your health

FDA Approves Leqembi, a promising drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease

Know your rights as a grandparent

Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a visit to Lake Placid

Arts and Entertainment

Author raises a ‘Ruckus’ with memoir of his Worcester days

Author says caregiver experience made her happier and more content

Berkshires offer a lot of attractions for a quick getaway trip

Cape Cod’s Mercy Otis Warren is the country’s almost-forgotten ‘first lady’

Sterling artist gives back to the community through arts collaborative

Write a memoir to bring your life story to the printed...

Hockomock Swamp’s mysterious reputation attracts visitors to Bridgewater area

Assabet River Rail Trail keeps pace with growing communities

Notable People

101-year-old Marlborough resident tosses out first pitch

Hudson resident celebrates 104th birthday

The Massachusetts man who created America’s doughnut habit

Lifelong commitment to public service

Northborough legion honors World War II veteran

Westborough was home for the Navy’s highest-ranking officer

Featured Columnists

Lean in

Back-to-school envy

Connecting with others helps your health and your community

The ‘Otherness’ of aging

Keep your eye on the hole, not just the doughnut

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