Social Security Chained CPI: How much would you lose?
By Linda F. Fitzgerald
One million Massachusetts residents age 65 and over receive Social Security. While the average annual benefit of $14,200 is less than...
Two guys in a restaurant: The truth about government spending
By Al Norman
These two guys walk into a restaurant and order a sirloin steak — well done. One of the men is a social...
Sugary drinks could spur overeating
All sugars are not equal — even though they contain the same amount of calories — because they are metabolized differently in the body.
Home care waiting lists must end
By Michael E. Festa
This is not fiction: A 101-year-old Massachusetts senior with a serious heart condition has the ability to live independently in his...
Will the legislature end home care waiting lists?
By Al Norman
In September of 2012, a coalition of five elder advocacy groups sent a letter to Gov. Deval Patrick urging him to help...
Laser cataract & refractive lens exchange surgery
By Dr. Jean Keamy
The FDA recently approved the use of the femtosecond laser for performing some steps in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange...
Fountain of youth treatment has dangerous side effects
Peddled as an elixir of life capable of turning middle-aged bodies into lean machines, HGH winds up in the eager hands of affluent, aging users who hope to slow or even reverse the aging process.
Obama should never have accepted Social Security COLA cut
By Al Norman
Just before the New Year, I was invited to listen in on a White House conference call. The briefing was not open...
Cold hard facts about upper respiratory infections
By Dr. Joseph Sliwkowski
At this time of year, physicians are seeing a plethora of patients with upper respiratory infections (URI). Although rarely serious, these...
Even fit boomers won’t escape heart problems
The best odds are in the healthiest adults — those who don’t smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
