Over-the-counter hearing aids offer savings but also challenges
By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer
Drugstores like Walgreens offer hearing aids, but depending on the store, selection and assistance may be limited.Photo/Debbie Spingarn
REGION –...
Proper hydration is important for your health
By Sharon Longo
Contributing Writer
REGION – Many statistics show that about 75% of Americans are dehydrated. While this exact number may not be backed by...
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,...
Sleep loss puts family caregivers at risk for health problems of their own
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
REGION - Nicknamed the "sandwich generation," many older adults over 50 care for both aging parents and children. Caregivers...
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...
Seven ways to manage your arthritis symptoms
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
REGION - There is unfortunately no cure for arthritis, but it can be successfully treated, and the symptoms managed. The...
Regularity is all about keeping things moving
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - There are many strategies that can help with your digestion and regularity. To keep things moving, it is...
Plant-based “superfoods” touted to prevent disease and prolong life
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - What are your eating habits? You are probably like most of us: a “meat and potatoes” person. You...
Mindful aging helpful as we move into our older years
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Mindfulness. People are becoming more intentional, more mindful these days about what they eat, how they exercise, and...
Pickleball is winning over many active older adults
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - What has been termed the fastest growing sport in the US was founded outside Seattle. But its growth...
