Health anxiety is a real thing and is a condition that causes healthy people to worry that they are ill, even when their symptoms are minor or non-existent.

Health anxiety may become more common as we age

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Health anxiety is a real thing and is a condition that causes healthy people to worry that they are...

For healthy feet, take care of your overall well-being

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By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer REGION - Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot problems at some point in their lifetime, and adults over the...
Loneliness can be caused by a variety of factors, including the loss of a spouse or close friend, a move to a new area, a physical illness, depression and more.

There are a variety of ways to cope with loneliness

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - While some people might enjoy solitude, there are others who find being alone quite painful. Loneliness can actually...
Aduhelm is the medication recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Photo courtesy of Biogen

Medicare To Limit Coverage Of New Alzheimer’s Drug

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By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor Region - Aduhelm, the Alzheimer's disease treatment approved last summer by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has run into...
Ashland physical therapist Elaine Hays conducts an initial foot flexibility assessment to determine a patient's range of motion. Photo/Submitted

Balance exercises can prevent falls and improve quality of life

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By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer Ashland physical therapist Elaine Hays conducts an initial foot flexibility assessment to determine a patient's range of motion.Photo/Submitted ASHLAND...
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

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer BOSTON - As we get older most everyone wants to tap into the fountain of youth and learn how to...
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,...
Recumbent tricycles are becoming especially popular with older adults. Photo/Helen Kahn, All Out Adventures

Recumbent bicycles growing in popularity among older adults

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer If you’re a recumbent bicyclist, you recognize it as a familiar experience. That’s because as a child, you probably rode...

ECRG Autumn 2021-Spring 2022

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