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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...

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.

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...

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.

By Jean E. Keamy Patients often come to my office and wonder if they have glaucoma. Another group of patients think that just because they...

By Tracey Ingle As I write this article, I am travelling in Europe. Travelling to different parts of the world, always reminds me how lucky we Americans...

Salt has been used as a skin scrub “since practically the beginning of time,” said Allure magazine Editor-in-Chief Linda Wells. “It’s something that’s a great exfoliant. And it feels really good on the skin. There’s also relaxing bath salts, Epsom salt — you can just soak in those — and they have an anti-inflammatory effect. It’s good if you’re feeling puffy.”

By Denise Moore Spinal fractures probably aren’t one of the current “hot” health topics when having an annual physical. But for a growing number of...

By Deborah E. Banda Today, more than one million Massachusetts seniors rely on Medicare. They have earned their Medicare, and the security of knowing they...

By Al Norman For the second year in a row, millions of Social Security beneficiaries feel they got short-changed by the recently announced zero percent...