Rehab hospitals help patients reclaim independence after serious injury or illness
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
BRAINTREE – When Ralph was first accepted into Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree, he had just been released from...
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...
Pets have the power to improve our health and well-being
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
REGION - Pets improve our lives.
Whether the family friend is a sweet tabby cat, an adventurous Sheltie, or a...
Stay fit and have fun with doubles tennis
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
REGION - Feel like a bit of running around, hitting a ball, and want a partner to play a game...
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...
Dance your way to fitness and friendship
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - Whether it’s a memory of a class, a crowded nightclub, or a relative’s wedding, we’ve probably all danced...
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...
AARP Massachusetts presents webinar series on brain health
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...
Regularity is all about keeping things moving
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - There are many strategies that can help with your digestion and regularity. To keep things moving, it is...
