By George W. Chapman The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study concluding hospital mergers and acquisitions have had little positive impact
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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
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By Josie DiPisa Cars have come a long way since Henry Ford introduced the barebones Model T in 1908. Thanks to radar and computer
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By George W. Chapman Before we overhaul our expensive healthcare system, we have to start with drug prices. So, Congress needs to get this
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By Gwenn Voelckers This column is for all of you who have friends or family members who live alone. While the holidays can be
Roast Beef Rounds Up Crucial Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo To beef or not to beef? That is the question that plagues many as red meat has come under fire. Does
How to Create an Ethical Will
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on ethical wills and how to make one? The attorney that made up