Children and adolescents with selective mutism often struggle to fine their voices in unfamiliar settings or with less familiar people due to anxiety.

Does a child you know and love have selective mutism?

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer REGION - Any grandparent or great-aunt or uncle knows how much fun it is to visit with their grandchild, great-niece or...
Some people choose to connect with friends and/or family to help with the grieving process, while others might seek solitude.

Dealing with grief can involve a variety of approaches

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - There is something so debilitating about dealing with a loss, whether it’s sudden or expected. The range of...
The results of a national study indicate that people who read books for an average of 30 minutes a day live nearly two years longer than their non-book-reading peers.

Study ties reading books to longer life

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer     REGION - If you want to stay healthy and live longer, research shows that eating a nutritious diet and maintaining...
A display of spoons in progress show the various stages from block of wood to finished product. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Discover the art of spoon carving

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - When you find a small, beautiful block of wood, is your first thought―that would make a great spoon?...
Spokesperson David Ortiz cooking a healthy meal.

eternalHealth offers a unique choice for Medicare members

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer REGION - Healthcare can be complicated and expensive, especially for those eligible for Medicare. Boston-based eternalHealth’s founder Pooja Ika is determined...
Boston radio DJ Carter Alan has not only played the music for generations of rock fans, he’s also chronicled it as an author.

Veteran Boston DJ has also chronicled the rock world as an author

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor BOSTON – Legendary Boston radio DJ Carter Alan originally wanted to be a music writer at a major newspaper. But...

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The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River is both a bed-and-breakfast and a museum. Photo/Frank C. Grace (Courtesy of Lizzie Borden Museum Facebook page)

Unusual museums make for some offbeat outings

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - Massachusetts, in part because of its long-standing history, has long been a bastion of significant and important museums....
Regular exercise three to four times a week that focuses on abdominal and lower back muscle strength can be effective at preventing back pain.

Preventing and treating back pain

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - Back pain for older people is not unusual. But managing it can be difficult because it’s often characterized...
“Retirees are likely to see another sizable increase in their Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for their Social Security payments in 2023,” due to higher interest rates, says Susan Moore of Moore Financial Advisors in Watertown. Photo/Submitted

Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION - Having some money set aside may provide a sense of security, but many people often feel insecure when...