Blepharitis is the common cause of red, irritated lids
By Dr. Jean E. Keamy
One of the most common complaints is red, irritated eyelids. Often the lids are itchy, red, scaly and sore. In...
Every patient has questions about hearing aids, Part 1
By Dr. Robert Mario
Which hearing aid will work best for me?
A hearing aid should be selected that best suits your needs and lifestyle. It...
How to save millions in wasted health care spending
By Al Norman
Elected officials are clamoring for ways to cut costs in our health care system. Yet Massachusetts is wasting hundreds of millions of...
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...
