Take care of your hands to maintain strength and flexibility
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - Are jars getting tighter? What’s happening?
Not so handy anymore? If you find yourself feeling pain or stiffness in...
Study ties reading books to longer life
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
REGION - If you want to stay healthy and live longer, research shows that eating a nutritious diet and maintaining...
eternalHealth offers a unique choice for Medicare members
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...
Coffee tastes good and can be good for you
By Sharon Longo
Contributing Writer
REGION - Wake up in the morning; pour a mug of coffee. Meeting with a friend; grab a couple of lattes....
Health Savings Accounts can mean big savings
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - A Health Savings Account (HSA) is used to save and pay for future medical expenses. But bear in...
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There are a variety of ways to cope with loneliness
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - While some people might enjoy solitude, there are others who find being alone quite painful. Loneliness can actually...
Walking is the latest ‘wonder drug’ for good health
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - On your next visit to your family doctor, would you be surprised if the hand-written prescription was this...
Humor offers benefits to feeling better and improving outlook
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
REGION - Laughter is the best medicine as the old adage goes, but maybe there is really something to humor...
Tips for managing menopause
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, dry skin, thinning hair, sleep issues and more are all...
