New Year’s resolutions have been a popular way for people to make positive changes in their lives for thousands of years.

Getting it right with those New Year’s resolutions

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - New Year’s resolutions are a popular way for people to make positive changes in their lives. And it’s...
A recent study has cast doubt on some of the benefits of vitamin D, but it is still recommended for some older adults.

Long-time attributed benefits of vitamin D facing more doubts

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer REGION - The “sunshine” vitamin’s bright reputation as a long-standing panacea for various health issues has been further dimmed by a...
Preparing to move in your later years can feel overwhelming, but with proper planning you can save both time and reduce the stress of such a major life change.

Preparing for the challenge of moving as an older adult

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION -  Trying to clean out an entire home to prepare for a move in your fifties, sixties and beyond...
“NextGen TV is the soon-to-be new standard for over-the-air television,” says Jordan Walton, executive director of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. Photo/Submitted

NextGen TV rolling out in two Massachusetts markets

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer    “NextGen TV is the soon-to-be new standard for over-the-air television,” says Jordan Walton, executive director of the Massachusetts Broadcasters...
Spending time with close friends and surrounding yourself with those you love can result in feelings of happiness.

Happiness as a state of mind

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Spending time with close friends and surrounding yourself with those you love can result in feelings of happiness. REGION -...
Half of Americans report problems with sleeplessness, and some find sleeping in a recliner chair can help with that and other health issues.

Sleeping in a chair has become a solution for people with some health problems

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer REGION - Going to sleep sounds simple. But it’s not if you’ve ever had insomnia. But that’s only one reason why...

Plan ahead to enjoy a fulfilling and well-rounded retirement

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION - Massachusetts had almost 1.1 million residents aged 65 and older in 2020. According to the Elder Index, developed...
Since being legalized federally in 2018, CBD sales have become a multi-billion-dollar industry.

What is CBD and what ailments can it help?

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - There is a misconception with CBD and what it is. Cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD, is a chemical...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and her colleague Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) co-sponsored the Congressional bill that became the bipartisan Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act.

New rule makes hearing aids more easily available at much lower prices

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer REGION - More than a half million people in the state of Massachusetts have some sort of hearing problem. Often it’s...
Ricciardi’s decades of service to and support of Bridgewater State University were recognized when the College of Business was named in his honor in 2012. Photos/Submitted

Taunton financial advisor gives back to the state university that made him feel ‘prepared...

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer BRIDGEWATER - When Louis Ricciardi landed a paper route at the age of nine, he never dreamed that one day the...