Eight lesser-known triggers of high blood pressure
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Anyone dealing with high blood pressure (HBP) is at least mildly aware of the usual suspects, or causes,...
ADHD in older adults may resemble early onset dementia
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
If a person did not have ADHD symptoms before age 50 and they did not have evidence of dementia...
Know the limits of using urgent care centers
By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer
REGION - With nearly two hundred urgent care centers in Massachusetts, many people have used these freestanding medical care facilities...
The importance of eating enough leafy greens
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Vegetables come in all sorts of forms, sizes and colors and are packed with vital nutrients. Red beets,...
Health anxiety may become more common as we age
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Health anxiety is a real thing and is a condition that causes healthy people to worry that they are...
Sundown syndrome affects majority of adults with dementia
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Before people became familiar with Alzheimer's or dementia due to a loved one being stricken with either disease,...
Geriatric massage therapy works for all ages
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - For many, rest homes and elderly people immediately come to mind after hearing the word “geriatric.” However, when...
Mental health care can be a challenge for seniors to obtain
By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer
REGION – The state is full of stories about the breakdown of the mental health system, which was strained even...
State program helps keep your prescription drug costs down
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Prescription Advantage provides prescription drug coverage for Massachusetts residents who are 65 years-old and older, as well as younger...
Dance your way to fitness and friendship
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - Whether it’s a memory of a class, a crowded nightclub, or a relative’s wedding, we’ve probably all danced...
