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Laughter is still the best medicine

Laughter is still the best medicine

Beverly Rousseau may not have entered laughing, but it didn’t take long before her non-stop guffaws filled the next hour.

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New state publication offers guide to healthy, happy old age

New state publication offers guide to healthy, happy old age

A new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-funded publication is aimed at making Massachusetts families aware of the long-term needs they will face in the years ahead.

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Clutter or hoarding, an over packed house messes up your life

Clutter or hoarding, an over packed house messes up your life

Irene’s compulsive hoarding problem had pushed her family to the brink of leaving.

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Curves program proves play keeps you young

Curves program proves play keeps you young

After two recent hip replacements forced her to slow down, Ruth “Penny” Nikolajevs, 67, who had always lived an active hands-on lifestyle wanted to get back in shape.

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Dr. shortage leaves country unprepared for ‘Silver Tsunami’

Dr. shortage leaves country unprepared for ‘Silver Tsunami’

Like many of his fellow geriatricians, Dr. Gary Blanchard of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester has been keeping a leery eye on Jan. 1, 2011.

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Debate continues on state’s driver safety reform

Debate continues on state’s driver safety reform

When it comes to a new safe driving bill in Massachusetts, Saugus resident John Andreucci, 71, is adamantly opposed to any legislation that targets a specific age group.

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