Cashew nuts are a healthy snack that contain several vital amino acids.

Why amino acids are important for your health

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - The importance of amino acids, molecules used by the body to produce proteins needed for growth and repair...
Leqembi targets a type of protein in the brain called beta-amyloid which is thought to be one of the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease.

FDA Approves Leqembi, a promising drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - In June, a drug called Leqembi was given full approval by the FDA, to help slow the progression...
Grandparents do have legal rights to visit their grandchildren in cases of divorce and also when the parents never married.

Know your rights as a grandparent

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - One of the greatest joys in life is becoming a grandparent, but some of life’s circumstances can turn...
The Herb Brooks Hockey Arena is where Mike Eruzione scored the winning goal against the Soviet Union team in 1980, which put the Americans on the path to win the gold medal for Team USA.

Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a visit to Lake Placid

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - In the villages, lakes, and mountains of Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and other local cities and towns,...
Sheryl Roberts recently published her 25th book titled “Technical Writing for Dummies.” Photo/Submitted

Marlborough author celebrates the publication of her 25th book

By Tyler Charpentier, Contributing Writer Sheryl Roberts recently published her 25th book titled “Technical Writing for Dummies.”Photo/Submitted MARLBOROUGH – After writing for 35 years, Marlborough...
Prolonged sitting can lead to muscle atrophy, decreased bone density, lower circulation, and other health problems.

Sitting all day can be harmful to your health

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Prolonged sitting may bring relief to sore, achy feet but it could have a negative impact on our...
A Central Perk Coffeehouse based on the famous café` in the TV show “Friends” is coming to Newbury Street in Boston later this year.

‘Friends’ Central Perk Coffeehouse is coming to Boston

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON – Local fans of the TV show “Friends” will soon have a piece of their favorite sitcom to experience....
Originally from India, Yasmin Padamsee became a U.S. citizen ten years ago and has served in leadership roles with both the United Nations and a variety of non-profits in the Asia/Pacific Island region. Photo/Submitted

Embracing other cultures and ideas

Yasmin Padamsee, executive director of the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Commission   By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Yasmin Padamsee, executive director of the Asian...
Paying attention to the sights, sound and smells around you and stopping to appreciate the moment is one good mindful aging exercise.

Mindful aging helpful as we move into our older years

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Mindfulness. People are becoming more intentional, more mindful these days about what they eat, how they exercise, and...
Subscribing to one of the less-than-perfect food companies offers you the opportunity to both save money and help reduce food waste.

Save on groceries by buying less-than-perfect foods

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Going to the grocery store, especially over the past year of high inflation, has created a lot of...