Uncategorized

Although the thought of sleeping with millions of dust mites — microscopic arachnids that feast on flakes of skin — is just plain gross, it’s something most people can handle without worry.

Most Individuals over the age of 40 experience difficulty seeing up close without the aid of bifocals, trifocals or reading glasses.

By Michael E. Festa Imagine you’ve just moved to Massachusetts. Ten years ago, after sending your children off to college, you took on the responsibility...

By Michael E. Festa Here in New England, we see our share of seasonal weather changes. Just as the seasons change, so do road conditions...

By Dr. Steven A. Nielsen The holidays are in full swing, characterized by the hustle and bustle of celebrations, traditions and last-minute shopping. The days...

September 23 marks the first day of fall. During this season, many people reflect on the gradual passing of time as green leaves turn gold and pine needles blanket lawns. You are also slowly changing, and those golden years of retirement are one season closer.

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...

In his New York Times bestselling book, “Being Mortal,” surgeon Atul Gawande explains the rise of nursing homes in America starting in the 1950s. “Hospitals couldn’t solve the debilities of chronic illness and advancing age,” he wrote, “and they began to fill up with people who had nowhere to go.” The hospitals lobbied Congress for funding “to enable them to build separate custodial units for patients needing an extended period of “recovery.”

By Robert Mario Diabetes may cause women to experience a greater degree of hearing loss as they age, especially if the metabolic disorder is not...

By Michael E. Festa Bay State voters head to the polls next month — this time to fill the seat vacated by Sen. John Kerry...