How federal health reform is helping now
By Deborah E. Banda
At the end of January, we were gearing up for a major battle on Beacon Hill. Gov. Patrick was readying the...
Six tips to Jump start weight loss in the new year
Losing weight is at the top of many a New Year’s resolution list. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet and getting enough exercise, what else can one do to make sure those good intentions have a lasting impact throughout the year?
Medicare and prevention: Take charge of your health
By Ron Pollack
Experts tell us the key to making New Year’s resolutions is to make your goals realistic. So if walking a mile is...
Close the loopholes before cutting elder services
By Al Norman
With state officials warning of “huge cuts to services” in the FY 2012 budget, it’s time for the state to close expensive...
Funeral program serves veterans for less money
By Joe Casper
Proudly they’ve served with dignity and respect for our nation and for all of us. Whenever and wherever the need, our proud...
Hearing aid tax credit before legislators
By Dr. Robert Mario
Rep. Pete Olson (R-Texas) urged a gathering of 120 supporters of the Hearing Aid Tax Credit to help him work for...
Tax cuts for the wealthy won’t create jobs or help economy
By Al Norman
President Barack Obama has agreed to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for the very wealthy, but some leaders in his own party...
An open letter to Gov. Deval Patrick
It is an undeniable fact: Our population is growing older. In 10 short years, we will see a major increase in the 60-plus population that will effectively redefine the makeup of our commonwealth.
Healthy ears don’t register echoes
By Dr. Robert Mario
Voices carry, reflect off objects and create echoes. Most people rarely hear the echoes. Instead they only process the first sound...
Five tips for living a healthy lifestyle
Your health is a delicate matter that is in constant change from the time you are born. Every single stage in life offers different challenges and you are faced with decisions on how best to deal with them.