Look who’s hitting the slopes
If you’ve walked into a ski lodge the past few years, likely as not you’ve seen tables filled with gray-haired skiers wearing sweaters so old they’re back in style.
Keep connected with seniors during the winter months
By Michael E. Festa
It’s wintertime in New England. For some that means skiing, hot chocolate, sledding and cozy evenings spent sitting by a fire....
Missing the point on Obamacare, plan does work
By Al Norman
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner recently made a big fuss about the fact that he could not sign up for health care...
Hachette Audio Dec. releases
THE GODS OF GUILT*
By Michael Connelly Read by Peter Giles
Mickey Haller gets the text, "Call me ASAP - 187," and the California penal...
Pills made from poop cure serious gut infections
It’s a disgusting topic but a serious problem. Half a million Americans get Clostridium difficile, or C-diff, infections each year, and about 14,000 die.
Elizabeth Warren takes on ‘the anarchy gang
By Al Norman
Massachusetts’ senior senator, Elizabeth Warren, has wasted little time in showing that she is not afraid to take on tough issues.
One of...
Is it a good time to cut benefits?
By Michael E. Festa
I recently spent the day with AARP President Rob Romasco, who was in Massachusetts for a series of events aimed at...
Diabetic eye disease: What you should know
By Dr. Steven A. Nielsen
As we leave the mildness of early autumn behind and prepare for the approaching colder months, it is important not...
Uveitis: how to recognize the symptoms
By Dr. Jean E. Keamy
Uveitis is inflammation in the layer of tissue situated between the retina and the sclera (the white of the eye)....
Strengthening exercises: Good for aging bodies
By Paul Reilly
Moderate to high intensity strength training can improve the health of older adults as well as increase their strength, independence, vitality and...
