Should children be forced to visit mom and dad?
By Marianne Delorey
China has enacted a law to help contend with the demands of caring for an aging population. Children are now required by...
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...
Understanding a Medicare glitch can save money
By Linda T. Cammuso
When you are admitted to a hospital, you might naturally think that you are an inpatient. But, the hospital may have...
Pushing your body to the max
“Keeping fit is a necessity to ensure a better quality of life. Sports and other physical activities enable the body and mind to rebuild and repair itself.”
Social Security raise to be among lowest in years
WASHINGTON —
For the second straight year, millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees can expect historically small increases in their benefits...
Fifty Plus Advocate sweeps national media awards
WORCESTER —
The Fifty Plus Advocate newspaper and its online partner, www.fiftyplusadvocate.com, was recognized for General Excellence among several first place honors they received at...
Who will take care of us when we are old?
We are learning that the pool of family and friends available to take care of us in old age will be less than half as deep as it is today.
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.
Billy Crystal still makes ’em laugh
Seated in his publicist’s office, sipping coffee from a paper Starbucks cup, he looks at least a decade younger than his age and is working at the same pace.
The Road to Hana is worth the trip
Views of lush greenery and ocean blues, vistas of rock and white water foaming up over the shores, and waterfalls bubbling over craggy cliffs are well worth the adventure.
