Regaining independence: Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital’s Amputation Program helps patients thrive after limb loss
By Steve Messineo
Contributing Writer
WORCESTER - Experiencing an amputation is a life-altering event, especially for individuals aged 50 and above. The journey to regain independence...
Associated Foot Specialists provides convenient and timely care
By Evan Walsh, Contributing Writer
REGION – Associated Foot Specialists is ready to help.
The “full-service” practice provides numerous different services, including dealing with bunions, orthotics,...
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...
Exercise physiologist accepts no excuses for not exercising
By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer
REGION - As people recover from holiday-inspired indulgence and prepare for the year ahead, one of the most popular promises...
Ken Bennett leads hikes through Northborough
By Tyler Charpentier, Contributing Writer
Ken Bennett stands in front of the Northborough Senior Center. Bennett leads weekly hikes throughout town.Photo/Tyler Charpentier
NORTHBOROUGH - Ken...
Framingham Heart Study celebrates 75th anniversary
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD,...
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...
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...
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...
