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.
REGION -...
Survey shows importance of mental health services for cancer patients
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - While huge strides have been made in controlling cancer and ridding the body of it, no doubt it’s...
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....
Oral health is key to overall well-being
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
CAMBRIDGE - Inside your mouth is a little universe: a microbiome, as scientists call it. If all’s going well, the...
Noise pollution is more than an inconvenience
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION – Hammers pound, a train passes by, a car horn blasts, a lawn mower hums; sounds like a typical...
‘DIY’ healthcare is changing the industry and people’s lives
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
REGION - It’s been increasing in recent years due to technology enhancements. The shortage of medical staff and available appointments...
‘We must push mandates’ to end the COVID-19 pandemic
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
Renowned medical ethicist and prolific author Dr. Arthur Caplan told Fifty Plus Advocate, “I don’t trust masks. Vaccination is...
State program helps keep your prescription drug costs down
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...
7 important things to know about living wills
President Barack Obama’s recent recommendation that all Americans get living wills resonated with those who have been urging the same thing for years.
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...
