Aging is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean we can’t mitigate the negative effects. When the World Health Organization added aging-related diseases as a distinct category in its International Classification of Diseases, it illustrated a growing belief that some unwanted physical and mental as…

Great Barrington — At Berkshire Food Co-op, the staff doesn’t just sell wellness — they practice it, too.

Williamstown — From a symbolic perspective, January is the perfect time to launch a new health journey. It’s a return to the beginning, a clean page on a new calendar. Practically speaking, however, the dark, cold days of midwinter can be a tough time to carve out healthy habits. Energy and …

The Dalton Police Department’s newest recruit has only been on the job for two months, but he’s already established himself as a star employee. Wherever he goes, members of the public flock to him, eager to steal just a moment of his attention. His coworkers at the station are smitten with h…

Trace Augcomfar is on a mission to support Berkshire businesses, and smartphones are her weapon of choice.

Depending on who you talk to, 2022 is either going to be one of those “this is my year” years, or a cautious minefield to enter if read as “2020, (Part) 2”.

The specialists at Berkshire Roots are keenly aware they work in an industry that’s riddled with misconceptions — often tied to stereotypical movie scenes of smoke-filled rooms of college students. But what many people don’t know is that there are many ways to reap the medicinal benefits of …