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...
With a little preparation and forethought, winter weather can be enjoyed in safety and health.

Be prepared for cold weather health challenges

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By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - Cold weather can be challenging. And the fall and winter climate in Massachusetts requires special care and...
“Some have said we are in the golden era of technologies to fix eye health problems,” says Dr. Sidney Gicheru, clinical spokesperson of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Photo/Submitted

Regular exams are a key step in maintaining eye health

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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...
Joining Medicare is a process, and just like any other major decision, helped by a bit of time and research.

Five misconceptions about Medicare coverage

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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,...
A medical study concluded that having a dog or cat lowers the risk of heart disease and overall stress when performing simple tasks for older adults. Photo/EVA

Pets have the power to improve our health and well-being

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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...
Doubles tennis is a good activity for older adults who want to learn or continue to play the game but don’t want to have to cover the entire court themselves.

Stay fit and have fun with doubles tennis

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By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer   REGION - Feel like a bit of running around, hitting a ball, and want a partner to play a game...
Pickleball has become a very popular sport with active older adults. Photo/Steve Taylor

Pickleball is winning over many active older adults

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - What has been termed the fastest growing sport in the US was founded outside Seattle. But its growth...
Many older adults over 50 care for both aging parents and children.

Sleep loss puts family caregivers at risk for health problems of their own

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By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - Nicknamed the "sandwich generation," many older adults over 50 care for both aging parents and children. Caregivers...

Rehab hospitals help patients reclaim independence after serious injury or illness

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By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  BRAINTREE – When Ralph was first accepted into Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree, he had just been released from...
“Humans evolved to move. We evolved to be physically active,” says Harvard professor and evolutionary biologist Daniel E. Lieberman.

Whatever your age, exercise is good for you

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer When he gets up in the morning for his daily run in Cambridge, the weather is often cold and miserable...
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