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By Ron Pollack There’s a saying that good help is hard to find. If you or someone you love has ever needed care at home,...

Salt has been used as a skin scrub “since practically the beginning of time,” said Allure magazine Editor-in-Chief Linda Wells. “It’s something that’s a great exfoliant. And it feels really good on the skin. There’s also relaxing bath salts, Epsom salt — you can just soak in those — and they have an anti-inflammatory effect. It’s good if you’re feeling puffy.”

Different parts of the federal government describe the problem — and potential solutions — of abuse with Vicodin, OxyContin and other opioid drugs in different terms.

By Dr. David Rideout, M.D. Falling is one of the major factors that impedes the independence of seniors as we age. Complications from falls are...

GO WILD              Pub Date: June 3 By John J. Ratey M.D. and Richard Manning         Read by Dan Woren Harvard Medical School professor John Ratey,...

As we age, our circulation system can lose efficiency, causing a variety of problematic conditions. One such problem is that of undesired clots in the legs. Although clotting is an important safeguard from injury, an unexpected clot can cause pain and swelling and can often be the precursor to a more serious health condition.

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts Consumers are now two steps closer to having meaningful protections from identity theft. The Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed An...

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), each year 2.5 million people aged 65 and older end up in emergency rooms due to injuries caused by falls. The good news is there are several things you can do to avoid falling at home. At this time of the year, while you’re making sure your steps and driveway are well-lit, smooth and free from ice, consider making the inside of your home just as safe.

One of Janice Lindsay’s vintage postcards   By Janice Lindsay People don’t send many postcards these days. Here’s what we do: Snap photos with our smartphone and...

Acupuncture, not pain pills that “make me loopy,” is what Cynde Durnford-Branecki wants for her aching back, and a treatment costs her only a $20 copayment.