Category: HEALTH
Cold weather does impact your oral health
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com You dress warmer, bundling up in layers. You may increase your vitamin intake, loading up on Vitamin C. Yet one area of winter prep you might overlook are your teeth...
Read MoreWondering what to do with unused medications? Here are your best options
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser Have you ever wondered what to do with unused or no longer needed prescriptions?I recently had a family member pass away, and along with grieving, there are the practical tasks of “What...
Read MoreHealthier eating during the holiday season is easier than you think
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The holiday season is upon us. Spending time with family and friends, celebrating traditions, and sharing memories make the holidays truly special.Something else...
Read More’Tis the season to restore health and build new habits
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. By and large, we gain about five to seven pounds of fat during the Christmas season. Add to that the undesirable weight gains we experience during Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year’s, and even...
Read MoreGive the gift of relief this holiday season with CBD
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree At Your CBD Store Braintree, we’re celebrating by sharing the transformative benefits of CBD – an all-natural way to find relief, better sleep,...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares Use it or lose it. Daily doses do wonders
By Steven V. Dubin What a surprise.At age 68, I realized my mobility and strength were not what they once were.I may be trapped in my head as a 17 years old, but the rest of my body seems to disagree.Given the circumstances, I...
Read MoreHow seniors can maintain strong teeth and gums
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com The strength of our teeth and gums is directly linked to what we eat. This becomes even more important as we age. I say “we” because I’m a senior, too. Here’s short...
Read MoreHas the infamous Medicare ‘donut hole’ finally closed for 2025?
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser These past few weeks I have been attending classes by Medicare experts to learn how the upcoming Affordable Care Act (ACA) changes for 2025 will impact out-of-pocket prescription costs...
Read MoreIs there one exercise that does it all?
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. A time-honored question I have received from past, present, and – dare I say – future clients: Is there one exercise that does it all?Let me ask you this: If there were only one exercise to help you...
Read MoreNatural, plant-derived CBD products can ease pain, improve sleep, bring a sense of calm
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many seniors in our community find themselves dealing with increased aches, stiffness, and...
Read MoreFamily-owned Duval’s Pharmacy has served the community for generations
Duval’s Pharmacy in Whitman is the kind of business that is rare to find these days – a locally owned, multi-generational family business that puts its customers first.Since 1946, the Duval family has been serving families...
Read MoreThe importance of self-care for caregivers: Nurturing yourself while caring for others
By Maria Burke, RN Owner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care At Celtic Angels Home Health Care, we know first-hand the dedication, compassion, and energy it takes to care for an aging or ill loved one. Whether you’re caring for a...
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