New Alzheimer’s Drug Awaits Approval, Spurs Hope
Making Progress In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) via the Accelerated Approval pathway for the
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Fitness Centers Report Renewed Interest in Getting Healthy
Second Wind By Mark Morris Marina Lebo remembers what Healthtrax in East Longmeadow looked like during the pandemic — and
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Experts Reveal Ways to Stay Fit Working from Home
An Active Office Since COVID-19 swept across the globe, many industries have shifted to fully remote or hybrid working. During
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Why Many Diets Don’t Stick, and How to Improve the Odds
Set Up to Fail “How to lose weight fast” has an average 284,000 monthly search volume in the U.S., demonstrating
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Updated Act Introduces New Rules, Incentives to Promote Retirement Plans
Save and SECURE By Dan Eger The SECURE Act, or Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, was signed
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EEOC Releases New Guidance on Hearing Disabilities
Sound Advice By Trevor Brice, Esq. On Jan. 24, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidance for employers
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New Advances in Cardiac Surgery Improve Patients’ Quality of Life
Opinion Baystate Health is providing new advancements to heart patients that are improving the quality of their lives. We are
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Why You Aren’t Seeing Results from Your Workout
Opinion Becoming consistent with your workout routine can be a challenge, but when you’re seeing no significant results, it can
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Is Working From Home a Good Option If You’re in Recovery?
Healthy Strategy By Kara Stevens While many people dream of working from home, remote work can be challenging when you’re
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Nurses Are Critical to Behavioral Healthcare
Opinion By Erica Trudell No, I am not Nurse Ratched from One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Yes, I have
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Breast-cancer Treatment and De-escalation of Care
Opinion By Dr. Holly Mason It was not all that long ago when all breast-cancer patients received a radical mastectomy
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A 2022 Year-end Wrap-Up and a Look Ahead to 2023
Changes to Employment Law By Justin Goldberg, Esq. Within the broad realm of employment law, this past year was marked
Read moreOpinion: Nurses Are Critical to Behavioral Healthcare
By Erica L. Trudell No, I am not Nurse Ratched from One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Yes, I have
Read moreOpinion: Lessons Learned as a Veteran and Healthcare Professional
By Elizabeth Jarry, CNP Veterans Day is a day that I reflect upon to remember the sacrifices made by our
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Rays of Hope Walk & Run Returns — in Person — on Oct. 23
Back to the Streets The Rays of Hope Walk & Run Toward the Cure for Breast Cancer is back in
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Don’t Lose Track of the Dangers of Cholesterol
Opinion By QUINN PACK, MD Cholesterol has its good and bad qualities, and it’s the bad you want to avoid.
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Handling an Aging Workforce
Recent Case Shows the Danger Lurking with ‘Stray Remarks’ By Erica Flores, Esq. and John Gannon, Esq. It is common
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October Is Audiology Awareness Month
Opinion By JENNIFER SOWARDS, AuD The American Academy of Audiology started Audiology Awareness Month in 2008 as a means of
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Modern Cost Accounting
It Can Help You Improve Your Bottom Line And Better Serve Your Patients By JAMES T. KRUPIENSKI The cost of
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Optometrists, Gaming Industry Launch Screen-time Safety Campaign
Eye Health Is No Game The American Optometric Assoc. (AOA) recently launched a first-of-its kind Screen Time Alliance, in partnership
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What Ophthalmologists Want You to Know About Kids and Concussions
Blurred Lines Concussion is a common injury in childhood, affecting about 1.4 million children and adolescents annually in the U.S.
Read moreA Small Step Toward Better Behavioral-health Supports
Opinion By NAMI MASSACHUSETTS Since 988 went live on July 16, here’s what you need to know. 988 is a
Read moreReturn to School with These Backpack Safety Tips
Opinion By BAYSTATE HEALTH It’s back-to-school time, which means students from elementary through high school will be carrying backpacks weighed
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It Can Be Challenging, but It’s a Great Way to Take the Initiative
The Power of Networking By Lauren Foley After graduating college and entering the workforce there are endless opportunities and lessons
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Software-based Screening Tools May Violate ADA
Use with Caution By Amelia J. Holstrom, Esq. and Trevor Brice, Esq. Over the past several years, employers have turned
Read moreToday, Companies Must ‘Meet People Where They Are’
A Changing Dynamic By Amy Roberts It is no secret that the workplace has changed significantly over the past several
Read moreMHA’s Yale Street GRIT Program Celebrates First-year Anniversary
Marking a Milestone HOLYOKE — The Mental Health Association, aware that there was no residential recovery program in the state
Read moreOpioid-related Overdose Deaths Rise
Behavioral Health BOSTON — The rate of opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts increased by 8.8% in 2021 compared to 2020,
Read moreKnow When It’s Time for a Digital Detox
Opinion 2 By Alane Burgess Social media platforms have become an essential part of life for the estimated 3 billion
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How Long Should Records Be Kept?
There Is No One-size-fits-all Answer to This Important Question By Deb Kaylor It’s that time of year again! Tax filing
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Common Compensation Blunders
Violations of State, Federal Wage-and-hour Laws Can Prove Costly By John Gannon, Esq. Wage-and hour-compliance is never easy for businesses,
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Teamwork is the Key for Treating Those with Brain Injuries
Mind Over Matters By Mark Morris According to the Center for Neurological Studies, someone in the U.S. sustains a brain
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The Key Is to Find Something You Enjoy Doing and Can Do Consistently
Exercise Is for Life By Drew McConaha Movement is medicine, and exercise is a vehicle to living a longer, healthier
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Charlene Manor Receives Silver Achievement in Quality Award
Shining Example By Elizabeth Sears Sometimes accolades and honorifics cannot compare to the rewarding aspects of certain fields of work.
Read moreBaystate Health Awards $1 Million in Better Together Grants
Investing in the Community SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has awarded $1 million in Better Together Grants to five community initiatives
Read moreBaystate Health’s Jane Albert Announces Retirement
End of an Era Jane Albert, senior vice president and chief consumer officer at Baystate Health, will retire on July
Read moreA Cautionary Tale
Opinion By Max Hartshorne Every time a fancy new building goes up, or a renovation is almost complete, I often
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Here Are Steps Employers Can Take to Ensure FMLA Compliance
The DOL Is Set to Ramp Up Audits By Alexander J. Cerbo, Esq. The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced
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Best Practices to Prepare for Your Nonprofit’s Year-end Audit
The Art of Being Ready By Chelsea Russell Each year goes by faster than the last, and before you know
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Recognizing Dementia Is the First Step in Moving Forward
When Memory Falters By Mark Morris As we age, the occasional struggle to find a word, or a sporadic lapse
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