September Hachette audio book releases

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TREASURE HUNTERS: DANGER DOWN THE NILE*            Pub Date: September 1 By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein                            Read by Bryan Kennedy In the second adventure to James...

Tips for choosing a doctor

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Referrals from another physician or family and friends are a first step in choosing a doctor, but specialists advise doing some research to finalize...

New machines fight battle of the bulge

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Take heart, all you baby boomers who have let the years pass without a commitment to toning your abs and thighs or challenging your cardiovascular system.

August Hachette audio book releases

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THE LOST ISLAND* (A Gideon Crew novel)                   Pub Date: August 5 By Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child                            Read by David W. Collins In the third...

‘One Care’ plan: Many questions, no answers

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By Al Norman Last October, the Commonwealth embarked on a new health care plan — one of the first in the country to combine Medicare...

Status of the Social Security and Medicare programs

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By Mike Festa The Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds recently issued a report on the current and projected financial status of...

Don’t let bugs take a bite out of your fun

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By Dr. David Rideout New Englanders are blessed with a varied landscape of lush gardens, beautiful forests and pretty seashores. With this incredible landscape comes...

Federal views diverge on proper use of painkillers

Different parts of the federal government describe the problem — and potential solutions — of abuse with Vicodin, OxyContin and other opioid drugs in different terms.

July audio book releases from Hachette

THE COMPETITION (A Rachel Knight Novel)                Pub Date: July 8 By Marcia Clark                     Read by January LaVoy A Columbine-style massacre at a high school...

Long-term care scorecard shows progress: More needed for caregivers

By Michael E. Festa Massachusetts ranks 18th nationwide for meeting the long-term care needs of older residents, but more must be done, at a greatly...