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Associated Foot Specialists provides convenient and timely care

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By Evan Walsh, Contributing Writer REGION – Associated Foot Specialists is ready to help.  The “full-service” practice provides numerous different services, including dealing with bunions, orthotics,...
Spokesperson David Ortiz cooking a healthy meal.

eternalHealth offers a unique choice for Medicare members

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By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer REGION - Healthcare can be complicated and expensive, especially for those eligible for Medicare. Boston-based eternalHealth’s founder Pooja Ika is determined...
After being diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis more than a decade ago, Glenda Thomas of Framingham joined a support group and later became the New England support group leader for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. Photo/Submitted

Framingham woman became a patient, then an advocate, for rare disease

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer After being diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis more than a decade ago, Glenda Thomas of Framingham joined a support group...

Women’s cycling group traverses Massachusetts during four-day trek

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Fitness and Friendship - Women's group achieves goals, stays fit though cycling By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer NORTHBRIDGE – On a cold, January day, amid the...
Leafy green vegetables are considered to be one of the most nutritious foods needed in our diet.

The importance of eating enough leafy greens

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By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Vegetables come in all sorts of forms, sizes and colors and are packed with vital nutrients. Red beets,...
“It seems like there is something new for our community every year,” says Alexander Pooler, director of assistive technology at the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.

Technology helping the blind or visually impaired ‘see’

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By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer REGION - Sometimes the profusion of apps, new devices and other tech tools could make you dizzy―but choices are good,...
Prescription Advantage provides prescription drug coverage for Massachusetts residents who are 65 years-old and older, as well as younger people with disabilities who meet income and employment guidelines.

State program helps keep your prescription drug costs down

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Prescription Advantage provides prescription drug coverage for Massachusetts residents who are 65 years-old and older, as well as younger...
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

Framingham Heart Study celebrates 75th anniversary

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD,...
Drinking two liters of water, about eight glasses containing eight ounces each, the so-called eight-times-eight rule, is a good daily target.

Proper hydration is important for your health

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By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer REGION – Many statistics show that about 75% of Americans are dehydrated. While this exact number may not be backed by...
If a person did not have ADHD symptoms before age 50 and they did not have evidence of dementia before age 50, it can be hard to distinguish,” says Dr. David Brendel, a Belmont psychiatrist. Photo/Submitted

ADHD in older adults may resemble early onset dementia

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By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  If a person did not have ADHD symptoms before age 50 and they did not have evidence of dementia...
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