HEALTH

Simple changes for a healthier heart

Did you know that small changes in your lifestyle can help prevent heart disease so that you can live a longer and healthier life? Here are some simple changes that can help improve your heart health. More »

SNAP to end elder hunger

September is Hunger Action Month, a good time to step up and take on the growing problem of elder hunger in the United States, including right here in Massachusetts. Every day, 9 million older Americans face the risk of hunger and 140,000 Bay State seniors go to bed hungry every night. More »

Good health on a budget

Summer is a time of delicious abundance. Bright berries, leafy greens, dark red tomatoes, deep orange melons and sunny yellow squash spill from the summer cornucopia. Vegetables and fruits like these are loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and fiber needed for good health. When swapped for higher calorie foods, they can help you shed unwanted pounds. More »

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