By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents 15-19, behind unintentional injuries and homicide. It seems incongruent
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Farmers at Higher Risk for Death by Suicide
Most experience high levels of stress involving finances, weather, lack of health insurance By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant U.S. farmers face suicide rates 3.5
‘Are You a Bot?’
What crisis counseling at 988 taught me about the limits of AI By George Cassidy Payne “Are you a bot?” It is often
Individual or in a Group, Therapy Helps Vets
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2023, “after accounting for age differences, the veteran suicide rate in New York (24.9 per 100,000) was significantly
Simple Ways to Soothe Bunion Pain
By Jim Miller Bunions are very common, especially among women, and they often become more painful with age as the joint shifts out
A Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of
Social Security Survivor Benefits
Losing a spouse is difficult emotionally and financially. Social Security can help during this time. When your spouse dies, you may be able to
Rehab After Surgery: What Medicare Covers, and What Often Gets Missed
By Amita Connor-Williams Discharge from the hospital rarely means recovery is done. After a hip replacement, a stroke or a bad fall, many
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Carl J. Covey, M.D.
Doctor retires from the Air Force after 24 years, embarks on a new path in direct primary care in Rochester. He explains why By