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Salt has been used as a skin scrub “since practically the beginning of time,” said Allure magazine Editor-in-Chief Linda Wells. “It’s something that’s a great exfoliant. And it feels really good on the skin. There’s also relaxing bath salts, Epsom salt — you can just soak in those — and they have an anti-inflammatory effect. It’s good if you’re feeling puffy.”

By Linda F. Fitzgerald One million Massachusetts residents age 65 and over receive Social Security. While the average annual benefit of $14,200 is less than...

Sorry, clean freaks. No matter how well you scrub your home, it’s covered in bacteria from your own body. And if you pack up and move, you’ll rapidly transfer your unique microbial fingerprint .

Are you are one of those millions of people who do not hear as well as they once did? If so, you are certainly not alone.

By Al Norman Last July, I wrote about a new state law that was supposed to help get unsafe drivers off the road. But will...

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...

Your health is a delicate matter that is in constant change from the time you are born. Every single stage in life offers different challenges and you are faced with decisions on how best to deal with them.

By Dr. Roxanne Latimer Acute bronchitis is a very common diagnosis especially at the height of cough and cold season. It consists of an abrupt...

By Dr. Jean Keamy Another refractive surgical procedure, PRK or photorefractive keratectomy, has over 20 years of history. PRK, like LASIK, uses the excimer laser...

By Michael E. Festa Here in the Northeast, a long and harsh winter can be a particularly challenging time for elders. Seniors on fixed incomes...