Five misconceptions about Medicare coverage
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
Have you started thinking about Medicare? If you are close to your 65th birthday, probably. And, on the surface,...
Tips for managing menopause
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, dry skin, thinning hair, sleep issues and more are all...
Coffee tastes good and can be good for you
By Sharon Longo
Contributing Writer
REGION - Wake up in the morning; pour a mug of coffee. Meeting with a friend; grab a couple of lattes....
Whatever your age, exercise is good for you
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
When he gets up in the morning for his daily run in Cambridge, the weather is often cold and miserable...
Noise pollution is more than an inconvenience
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION – Hammers pound, a train passes by, a car horn blasts, a lawn mower hums; sounds like a typical...
7 important things to know about living wills
President Barack Obama’s recent recommendation that all Americans get living wills resonated with those who have been urging the same thing for years.
Get free help with Medicare from SHINE
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) – a name that aligns with the organization’s mission to...
Westborough woman channels breast cancer experience into massage therapy career
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
WESTBOROUGH – A woman who knows how to take care of herself is a good bet for someone who knows...
Survey shows importance of mental health services for cancer patients
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - While huge strides have been made in controlling cancer and ridding the body of it, no doubt it’s...
Slowing down the aging process may not be as hard as you think
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - As we get older most everyone wants to tap into the fountain of youth and learn how to...
