Physical by smartphone becoming real possibility

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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...