Robyn Gold of Framingham is monitoring and treating her sleep apnea, with her doctor’s approval, using a smart ring and phone app that measures her oxygen levels.

‘DIY’ healthcare is changing the industry and people’s lives

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By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor REGION - It’s been increasing in recent years due to technology enhancements. The shortage of medical staff and available appointments...
Legumes like beans, lentils and chickpeas are good high-fiber foods that promote gut health and regularity.

Regularity is all about keeping things moving

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - There are many strategies that can help with your digestion and regularity. To keep things moving, it is...
Drinking two liters of water, about eight glasses containing eight ounces each, the so-called eight-times-eight rule, is a good daily target.

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...
Spending time with close friends and surrounding yourself with those you love can result in feelings of happiness.

Happiness as a state of mind

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Spending time with close friends and surrounding yourself with those you love can result in feelings of happiness. REGION -...
Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, president of the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation in Chicago, says that Kirtan Kriya, a type of singing meditation, has a demonstrable effect on the brains of seniors with and without memory loss. Photo/Submitted

Improve your brain health with meditation

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By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer REGION - It’s projected that up to 152 million people worldwide will be living with Alzheimer's disease by 2050. That’s...
Eighty-eight-year-old Louise and 93-year-old Bill Landen of Westborough partially attribute their longevity to daily walks they take together. Photo/Nance Ebert

Walking benefits emotional wellbeing as well as physical health

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Walking is an activity that people of all ages can enjoy and benefit from with very little investment...
Recumbent tricycles are becoming especially popular with older adults. Photo/Helen Kahn, All Out Adventures

Recumbent bicycles growing in popularity among older adults

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer If you’re a recumbent bicyclist, you recognize it as a familiar experience. That’s because as a child, you probably rode...
Dancing has been shown to improve physical fitness, may also help to lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels, and the social aspect can lead to better emotional well-being.

Dance your way to fitness and friendship

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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...
Keeping your hands strong through proper care and exercise can help slow the decline of strength and improve flexibility.

Take care of your hands to maintain strength and flexibility

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By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer REGION - Are jars getting tighter?  What’s happening? Not so handy anymore? If you find yourself feeling pain or stiffness in...

For healthy feet, take care of your overall well-being

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By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer REGION - Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot problems at some point in their lifetime, and adults over the...