Ending Medicare as we know it, again
By Al Norman
A report by the health care advocacy group Families USA says if the House Republican budget proposal unveiled by Congressman Paul Ryan,...
Spa therapies blending high-tech with tradition
Hyperlocal ingredients, a blend of technology and tradition, and treatments focusing not just on beauty but also on remedying stress and pain are some of the trends turning up at spas nationwide.
Diabetic Women Subject to Greater Hearing Loss
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...
Make your voice heard about Medicare and Social Security
By Linda F. Fitzgerald
It’s no secret: For the last year, Congress has been debat- ing cuts to Medicare and Social Security as part of...
Obamacare debate: The personal responsibility principle
By Al Norman
In July of 2005, then Gov. Mitt Romney filed health care legislation on Beacon Hill that eventually was signed into law, making...
Dry winter air could mean dry eyes
By Steven A. Nielsen
Cold winter air means air low in humidity content. If you are experiencing symptoms like irritated, scratchy, burning eyes, excess watering...
Weight loss: It’s all in the plate color?
Giant portion sizes are one of the culprits behind the epidemic of bulging waistlines, and nowhere is the portion-creep more evident than in restaurants.
How can I get rid of my glasses? Part 2
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...
Snow Shoveling 101: advice and gear
Although much of the country has been relatively flake-free this winter, snow removal woes are just one storm away. So here are some strategies, and the latest tools.
How can I get rid of my glasses? Part 1
By Dr. Jean Keamy
As a refractive surgeon, many people come to me to find out how they can be glasses-free. Refractive surgery, a subspecialty...
