Hearing Loss can lead to depression
Hearing problems can happen gradually with age, making them easy to ignore. Yet, they can have a devastating impact — contributing to depression and...
How I spent my sales tax holiday: I stayed home
By Al Norman
I was not one of the thousands of Massachusetts shoppers prowling the retail aisles on Aug. 11 and 12 looking to avoid...
Election 2012: Don’t Stand on the Sidelines
By: Linda F. Fitzgerald
Election season is upon us. And, this year, for older Americans and our families, the ballot on Nov. 6 is more...
‘Mindfulness’ grows in popularity, and profits
In what’s become a daily ritual, Tim Ryan finds a quiet spot, closes his eyes, clears his mind and tries to tap into the eternal calm. In Ryan’s world, it’s a stretch for people to get this relaxed. He’s a member of Congress.
Skin damage, skin cancer: Safe sun goes beyond summer
By Jeannette Sheehan
In as little as 15 minutes the sun’s UV rays can damage our skin, yet it can take up to 12 hours...
The Supreme ‘Obamacare’ surprise will test mental health limits
By Al Norman
On June 28, Chief Justice John Roberts surprised a lot of people — myself included. I had been writing that the U.S....
Study finds java drinkers live longer
No one knows why. Coffee contains a thousand things that can affect health, from helpful antioxidants to tiny amounts of substances linked to cancer. The most widely studied ingredient — caffeine — didn’t play a role in the new study’s results.
Seniors and disabled must enroll in managed care plans
By Al Norman
Beginning next January, the state of Massachusetts will require 105,000 low-income people to enroll in a managed care plan. If they do...
Federal program aims to end elder hunger
By Linda F. Fitzgerald
The growing problem of elder hunger in the United States, including right here in Massachusetts, is disgraceful. And, it can be...
Learn to hear again with some help
By Stephen P. Tobias
We have all heard of the people that get hearing aids and put them in the drawer after trying them a...
