Researchers call walking the “most perfect exercise,” with a wide variety of health benefits.

Walking is the latest ‘wonder drug’ for good health

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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...
Just watching someone else laugh can boost your mood, stimulating the emotion and reward centers of the brain. Photo/submitted

Humor offers benefits to feeling better and improving outlook

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By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer     REGION - Laughter is the best medicine as the old adage goes, but maybe there is really something to humor...
While menopause can be frustrating for women, it is a natural part of life.

Tips for managing menopause

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, dry skin, thinning hair, sleep issues and more are all...
The production of collagen and elastin slows down as you age, which causes your skin to lose some elasticity, and it also becomes thinner and more fragile.

Proper care can literally help save your skin

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and often serves as the first defense against infections...
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AARP Massachusetts presents webinar series on brain health

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BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS Despite common misconceptions, a weakening brain is not an inevitable part of aging. It’s true that the brain...
Superfoods include not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains and beans.

Plant-based “superfoods” touted to prevent disease and prolong life

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - What are your eating habits? You are probably like most of us: a “meat and potatoes” person. You...
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...
“The best solution is to integrate mental health services within the (oncology) practice,” says Dr. Bruce Feinberg, vice president and chief medical officer of Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions.

Survey shows importance of mental health services for cancer patients

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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...
Exposure to noise levels over 85 decibels for two hours or longer may cause hearing damage.

Noise pollution is more than an inconvenience

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By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION – Hammers pound, a train passes by, a car horn blasts, a lawn mower hums; sounds like a typical...
As we age, we may need to increase our level of exercise to maintain muscle mass. “Physical health and being active daily is key,” said Ellen Birchander, program director of UMass Boston’s Department of Gerontology, McCormack Graduate School. Photo/Amanda Mills, USCDCP

Slowing down the aging process may not be as hard as you think

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By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer BOSTON - As we get older most everyone wants to tap into the fountain of youth and learn how to...
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