Elizabeth Warren takes on ‘the anarchy gang
By Al Norman
Massachusetts’ senior senator, Elizabeth Warren, has wasted little time in showing that she is not afraid to take on tough issues.
One of...
Is it a good time to cut benefits?
By Michael E. Festa
I recently spent the day with AARP President Rob Romasco, who was in Massachusetts for a series of events aimed at...
Diabetic eye disease: What you should know
By Dr. Steven A. Nielsen
As we leave the mildness of early autumn behind and prepare for the approaching colder months, it is important not...
New: Audio book guide
It is 1916, and a woman awakens, wounded, in a field hospital in northern France. She wears the uniform of a British nurse's aide but has an American accent.
Memory decline may be earliest sign of dementia
Noticing you have had a decline beyond the occasional misplaced car keys or forgotten name could be the very earliest sign of Alzheimer’s, several research teams are reporting.
Simplify your day by doing less work
By Cindy Tulimeri and Karen DeRosas
Work Simplification is the processes of decreasing the amount of energy you expend to complete an activity. Using these...
Retirees are the big losers in debt ceiling debate
By Al Norman
Some members of Congress have been playing fast and loose with your money.
I’m not talking about lawmakers going on a spending spree....
Social Security helps keep the economy healthy and vibrant
By Michael E. Festa
There’s been a lot of talk about Social Security, but one thing that hasn’t come up in the conversation is the...
Getting your eyes in better shape
By Dr. Jean E. Keamy
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the surgical procedure that uses a laser to reshape the corneas of individuals with...
Physical by smartphone becoming real possibility
It’s not a Star Trek tricorder, but by hooking a variety of gadgets onto a smartphone, you could almost get a complete physical.
