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.
How can I get rid of my glasses? Part 1
By Dr. Jean Keamy
As a refractive surgeon, many people come to me to find out how they can be glasses-free. Refractive surgery, a subspecialty...
Seniors still waiting for Beacon Hill to release Medicaid funds
The Medicaid funding passed by Congress has not been used to help seniors in Massachusetts. It has not been used for anything. The General Court on Beacon Hill has been in informal session — and no votes have been taken to release this funding.
Why Medicaid Matters for People with Medicare
By Ron Pollack
You’ve worked hard, saved what you can, and you think you’re pretty well set for retirement. However, as recent stock market fluctuations...
What is old school in the world of funeral arrangements?
By Joe Casper
Recently I went into an Asian restaurant and asked the young waiter, “My father loved chicken chow-mein. How is it here?” To...
Healthy ears don’t register echoes
By Dr. Robert Mario
Voices carry, reflect off objects and create echoes. Most people rarely hear the echoes. Instead they only process the first sound...
Look who’s hitting the slopes
If you’ve walked into a ski lodge the past few years, likely as not you’ve seen tables filled with gray-haired skiers wearing sweaters so old they’re back in style.
Why can’t you understand speech in noise?
The digital revolution has made a huge impact on the way hearing aids look and work. They can be so small they are virtually invisible. They can also more accurately mimic the way you used to hear before you experienced hearing loss.
Times are changing when it comes to funeral planning
The more things change, the more they remain the same. However, for the American funeral these are changing times.
One of the biggest changes is the preference of cremation over burial. Cost is the main factor. All crematories in Massachusetts are located on cemetery grounds.
September Hachette audio book releases
TREASURE HUNTERS: DANGER DOWN THE NILE* Pub Date: September 1
By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Read by Bryan Kennedy
In the second adventure to James...