By George W. Chapman The American College of Physicians — with about 160,000 members — joins the ranks of physician organizations to endorse some
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On Your Own: See the Glass as Half Full!
By Gwenn Voelckers “Every one of us has been given a great gift: the cup of life. It is half full and half empty.
Little Lentils Dish Up Big Benefits
By Anne Palumbo A small but mighty member of the legume family, lentils have so much going for them it’s hard to know where
Grasta’s Beauty and Wig Studio
Store carries the largest collection of wigs in Western New York. It serves cancer patients and those with hair loss Q: When and why
How to Detect Parkinson’s Disease
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease? I was just diagnosed with it after noticing hand
When Is Music Therapeutic for Seniors?
By Molly Pow A split second is all it takes for a song to get you moving to the groove and feeling happier. Listening
Why Should Seniors See a Geriatrician?
By Brian Heppard, MD Are you ready to live a long life? Choosing the right health care provider for your age can help. Just
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