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...
Why amino acids are important for your health
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - The importance of amino acids, molecules used by the body to produce proteins needed for growth and repair...
Five misconceptions about Medicare coverage
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
Have you started thinking about Medicare? If you are close to your 65th birthday, probably. And, on the surface,...
Happiness as a state of mind
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Spending time with close friends and surrounding yourself with those you love can result in feelings of happiness.
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Improve your brain health with meditation
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - It’s projected that up to 152 million people worldwide will be living with Alzheimer's disease by 2050. That’s...
Geriatric massage therapy works for all ages
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - For many, rest homes and elderly people immediately come to mind after hearing the word “geriatric.” However, when...
Women’s cycling group traverses Massachusetts during four-day trek
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...
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...
Framingham Heart Study celebrates 75th anniversary
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD,...
Regular exams are a key step in maintaining eye health
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
REGION - Losing one’s eyesight was once not uncommon for elders, but luckily things have changed. For example, the science...
