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Caroline Ronten

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Government

Opinion: State Should Allow End of Life Medication

Ballot Question 3 on November's ballot deals with end of life medication.

Health

More on What Not to Say to Sick People

Saying the wrong thing to people who are dealing with a long-term health issue. We all do it so here are some tips on what not to say.

Health

Secrets of the Health Care Act

Health care reform isn't just about mandated health insurance.

Living

Wallet, Keys, Brain Cells?

The difficulties in getting out of the house each day.

Living

Positive Pets Help Relieve Stress From Cancer

Research proves pets are supportive during health issues.

Living

My Resolutions

My not so resolute resolutions for 2012.

Living

We Don't Get a 'Do-Over' in Life

Sometimes life doesn't come out the way we expected.

The Weighty Question

We are a fat focused society. Do not deny this. We complain about the whole range of the issue - from the diabetes and obesity epidemics all the way to the poor body image rail thin models give us.

Cancer Treatment, Cancer Cure and Cancer Cause

I learned about the latest updates in cancer treatment at a conference run by Lahey Clinic on Friday, October 21.

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