By Brian Heppard, MD Are you ready to live a long life? Choosing the right health care provider for your age can help. Just
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How to Choose the Right Hospital for You
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I need to get a hip replacement, and want to find a good, safe hospital to have it
Why You Should Give Tofu a Chance
By Anne Palumbo Oh, tofu. Poor, misunderstood tofu. It gets such a bad rap. Too mushy, too bland, too unknown. I used to be
Touch: One of Life’s Essential Ingredients
By Gwenn Voelckers A kiss. A hug. A gentle touch. No, this is not a column about romance in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. I
Impact of Hospital Mergers: Higher Prices, No Significant Quality Improvement
By George W. Chapman The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study concluding hospital mergers and acquisitions have had little positive impact
Life Expectancy in the U.S Has Peaked
By George W. Chapman Our average life expectancy increased almost nine years from 70 years in 1959 to 78.9 years in 2010. Then it
Resolve to Take Good Care Of You In 2020
By Gwenn Voelckers This morning, as I do every morning, I got up early, made a cup of tea and spent some important “me
Heads Up: Green Leaf Lettuce Teems with Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo The desire for “clean eating” consumes many of us in January. After weeks of indulging in rich holiday foods, we’re anxious
How to Manage a Loved One’s Social Media Afterlife
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about changing or canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My sister
Embrace Technology for Added Safety on the Road
By Josie DiPisa Cars have come a long way since Henry Ford introduced the barebones Model T in 1908. Thanks to radar and computer