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In July, with American flags flying, we celebrate our nation’s birthday and the freedoms and protections we hold dear. Although love for your country can take many forms, Social Security takes preventing and combating fraud as seriously as we take our other vital missions.

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law with these words: “No longer will older Americans be denied the healing miracle of modern medicine. No longer will illness crush and destroy the savings that they have so carefully put away over a lifetime.”

By Dr. Kent Bakaev Regardless of age, some level of physical activity is beneficial for most everyone. As we age, however, our physical, and other...

By Dr. David Rideout, M.D. As we get older, it is important to have health screening tests to diagnose and treat possible life-threatening conditions. Here...

On April 9, the Mass Home Care Association and Mass Councils On Aging, sent a joint letter to the head of the state’s Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) about mismanagement of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps.

Apple eaters had more education and were less likely to smoke than apple shunners. Apple eaters were slightly less likely to use prescription drugs, but the study lacks information on use of over-the-counter medication and alternative medicine.

By Christine Redding Q: What is a urinary tract infection? A: A urinary tract infection, also known as a UTI, is a bacterial infection that travels...

By Dr. David Rideout Living an active and healthy life is a goal for all of us. Part of the arsenal of tools to stay...

By Al Norman “Let me be clear,” U.S. Senator Ed Markey wrote. “I will not stand by and let the Republicans break the promise of...

“Many people came by and said they never thought about planting vegetables in anything other than in the ground.”