Garlic has been used for centuries medicinally and is extensively incorporated in cooking throughout the world.

Five spices that can help keep you healthy

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - The flavor profile of food varies based on the spices and seasonings that are used. But there are...
Irma Aronson smiles for a photo at the picnic tables in front of Westborough High School. Photo/Caroline Gordon

Former Westborough resident remembers the 1953 tornado

By Caroline Gordon, Contributing Writer  Irma Aronson smiles for a photo at the picnic tables in front of WestboroughHigh School.Photo/Caroline Gordon WESTBOROUGH - Irma Aronson...
The 50-plus-acre Boston Common, the oldest public park in America, will undergo a series of renovations over the next decade. Photo/Courtesy of Weston and Simpson Design Studio

Planned Boston Common renovations incorporate input from public

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer The 50-plus-acre Boston Common, the oldest public park in America, will undergo a series of renovations over the next decade.Photo/Courtesy...
Writer Donna Gordon’s debut novel pairs two memorable characters on a journey that explores love, family, and the inevitability of change. Photo/David Kurtis Photography

Cambridge author drew inspiration from unique sources

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer Writer Donna Gordon’s debut novel pairs two memorable characters on a journey that explores love, family, and the inevitability...

Mr. Handyman provides in-home solutions for those aging-in-place

By Kathryn Acciari Contributing Writer ASHLAND – Mr. Handyman Central MetroWest is not just about fixing things and maintenance. The team there has made extra...
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 -...