The patient-doctor relationship has evolved over centuries. In ancient times health was determined by mystical forces or the mythological gods. The Greeks had Zeus, Apollo and Asclepius. The Romans adopted Aesculapius and revered Mercury and his healing wand – The Caduceus.In modern times, the sick appeal to their healing divinities, …

Question: I have an issue with my middle finger which has gotten worse, and now I cannot bend it. I thought it was a trigger finger, but my doctor said it is Dupuytren’s. What’s the difference?Answer: The muscles that flex and extend the fingers are in the forearm, connected to …

Question: Is there really a disease that makes your blood look chocolate-colored?Answer: Oxygen binds to the iron in heme, a protein in red blood cells, RBCs; this iron is normally in the reduced ferrous form, Fe2+, and this oxygenated ferrous iron is what makes the blood look red. The oxygen …

Question: I have an issue with my middle finger which has gotten worse, and now I cannot bend it. I thought it was a trigger finger, but my doctor said it is Dupuytren’s. What’s the difference?Answer: The muscles that flex and extend the fingers are in the forearm, connected to …

Question: I am a pretty healthy 65-year-old. How can I stay this way?Answer: There is a lot that you can do to stay healthy, and this is something you should discuss with your health care provider — DWYHCP.Let’s start with the basics:• Eat a good variety of healthy foods, for …

      U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Join Us for Free, Fun Programs! Parker River National Wildlife Refuge October, 2019     REGISTRATION & CAPACITY:All refuge programs are FREE, but space may be limited.  Preregistration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated. Please call (978) 465-5753.  Please Note: …

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS. ONE CUP AT A TIME. Join us for some coffee, snacks, laughs, and conversation! The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get …

It’s a battle of wits when TUESDAY TRIVIA returns to Michael’s Harborside starting October 1st at 7pm.  Every Friday we’ll be posting the upcoming QUESTION OF THE WEEK on our Facebook page. . Bring your friends and come early for a bite.  #TuesdayTrivia #MichaelsHarborside #Newburyport Check our EVENTS CALENDAR for other great happenings at …

We spend so much of our days attached to a device, whether it be our smartphones, computers, or televisions, whether for work or entertainment.  So many of us neglect to make time for activities that allow us to tap into our creative selves.  Paint Nite is just that!   We …

The Salem Food for Thought Festival united regional non-profits for an afternoon of fun, consciousness-raising activities about good nutrition and the problem of food insecurity in Salem.

Admit it, guys. We have a hard time talking about stuff that goes on below the belt. That’s why we joked about anatomy when we were teens and shy away from talking about it when we’re at the doctor’s office.As we age, though, it’s more important than ever to speak …

The EEE risk level has been raised to high in Topsfield and Ipswich, and to moderate in Beverly, Danvers, Hamilton, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, Newbury, Newburyport, and Wenham, after an Essex County resident contracted the disease.

Did you know that simply improving your oral health can significantly increase your life span? Poor mouth care may result in the accumulation of plaque (a sticky layer of bacteria), xerostomia (dry mouth), halitosis (bad breath), tooth decay and loss, fungal infection, ulcers and many other undesired conditions. And if …