Recumbent bicycles growing in popularity among older adults
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...
For healthy feet, take care of your overall well-being
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...
‘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...
Women’s cycling group traverses Massachusetts during four-day trek
Fitness and Friendship - Women's group achieves goals, stays fit though cycling
By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer
NORTHBRIDGE – On a cold, January day, amid the...
Paddleboarding enthusiasts say it’s good for both the body and soul
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
REGION - The temperatures are in the nineties. There’s hardly a breeze. You could hide out in the air conditioning,...
Hearing loss intervention can be life changing for older adults
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
REGION - It is common for people to experience hearing loss as they age. Proper evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation are...
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.
