Laughter yoga is not just for chuckles
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Yoga has evolved over time into a sundry of practices. Take your pick from mere strength training poses...
New advances in oxygen therapy provide significant benefits for users
Today’s portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) offer a whole new level of flexibility and freedom that have never before been available to oxygen users. Instead...
Framingham woman became a patient, then an advocate, for rare disease
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
After being diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis more than a decade ago, Glenda Thomas of Framingham joined a support group...
Tyrol is a fairytale setting come to life
If mention of Austria conjures up images of tiny villages of flower-bedecked chalets, cows and sheep grazing on hillsides so steep you wonder how they can stand, and people who cling proudly to their colorful traditions, you’re probably picturing the Tyrol.
Prolific pianist now hosts ‘Jazz Matinee’ on WICN 90.5 FM
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Holliston – Pianist, composer and broadcaster Pamela Hines of Holliston continues exploring ways to share her love for music....
Living together, aging well
There is the traditional home setting with the support of friends, family and services; Village or NORCs (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities); or planned cohousing, a trend known as “Golden Girls” living.
Social Security Timeline
• 1935: Social Security is created.
•1937: Social Security begins to collect payroll taxes and provides single, lump sum payments to retired workers who paid...
Breast cancer survivor is hopeful its cause will be found
Ellie Anbinder
Photo/Janine Twomey
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Framingham/Boston – Breast cancer survivor Ellie Anbinder of Framingham is determined to help find what causes...
Physician Focus: Protect your hearing
Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent medical conditions affecting Americans of all ages, with more than 30 million Americans age 12 and older having some level of impaired hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness. Among Americans 45 and older, hearing impairment is one of the most common chronic conditions and can lead to social isolation, functional decline, and even depression.
Volunteer’s love of animals offers chance to give back
Bobby Spirio and Dr. Karen M. Patti of Marlboro Animal Hospital with a “client”.
Photo/Submitted
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Bobby Spirio’s love for...
