Multiple health issues developed for Ella Deane as she approached retirement. But when her two year old granddaughter needed someone to parent her Ella said, “Yes.” She would do that. It … more

WILLIAMSTOWN — Otha Day has advanced degrees in piano performance and piano pedagogy; he has performed as a solo pianist and with orchestras and ensembles in both classical and jazz genres. But … more

Q: One of the moms in our car pool had to drop out because she has a frozen shoulder. I've never heard of that. What is it, and how did she get it? A: Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive … more

Q: I prefer to breathe through my mouth at all times. This is due to fairly constant nasal congestion. Am I getting the same amount of oxygen as breathing through my nose? A: The answer is actually a … more

HOUSATONIC — When is being “driven” exhilarating, inspiring, and nourishing? When it’s in the passionate mind and the heart of Craig Bero, the creator of Pleasant and Main … more

Q: My husband has fallen into a strange sleep pattern. Some nights he's awake until 3 a.m., tosses and turns all night, then wakes up tired. I've read that strange sleep cycles may be linked to … more

CHICAGO — Two centuries after its invention, the stethoscope — the very symbol of the medical profession — is facing an uncertain prognosis.It is threatened by hand-held devices … more

When Sandra Burton was 4, a talent scout spotted her potential as a dancer and urged Sandra’s mother to enroll her in dance lessons. Burton recalls that episode as the first time she recognized her own identity and talents. She knew she was meant to dance. more

The “Creative Aging: 65 and Better in the Berkshires” collection — the 25 profiles of vibrant, active Berkshire residents ages 65 and up — is on display today through Friday … more

Marjorie Cohan biked across the state of Missouri on the nation’s longest continuous bike trail this summer. Andy Plumer traveled to Europe and Japan to consult on … more