Fresh-squeezed veggie juice finally comes of age
At midmorning, the line at Liquiteria is almost out the door.
Customers at the bright, cheerful juice bar can’t seem to get enough of owner Doug Green’s menu of smoothies and fresh-squeezed juices. Some of the drinks are billed as energy builders; others promise to burn fat, boost the immune system or detoxify the lymph system.
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...
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.
Taking care of ear problems throughout the year
By Dr. Roxanne Latimer
Some of the most common winter complaints are annoying ear pain, ear clogging and decreased hearing. The problems that start in...
Tips for getting enough physical activity
It may sound daunting: The government says most adults should get 2 1/2 hours a week of physical activity that revs their heart rates.
But...
Helping hands help veterans during this and every season
By Attorney Tracey Ingle
As we near the end of the year thoughts inevitably turn to the holidays and questions of how one can help...
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.
Special election 2013: What’s at stake
By Michael E. Festa
Bay State voters head to the polls next month — this time to fill the seat vacated by Sen. John Kerry...
Is organic food better for you
Stanford University doctors dug through reams of research to find out — and concluded there’s little evidence that going organic is much healthier, citing only a few differences involving pesticides and antibiotics.