By Sister Mary Lou Mitchell Everyone has an inner spirit, that vital energy that animates our humanity as we move through life. Seniors that
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Medicare: More Than $59 Billion Lost to Fraud
By George W. Chapman The lead article in the current AARP Bulletin explains Medicare fraud. Last year, Medicare spent $591 billion on claims. Medicare
What My Garden Has Taught Me
By Gwenn Voelckers Gardening season has finally arrived, as witnessed by the abundance of daffodils, forsythia and gorgeous flowering trees. June is the perfect
Boost Vitamin C with Sugar Snap Peas
A cross between snow peas and regular green peas, sugar snap peas have a lot going for them. One, the entire pea is edible,
What is Naturopathy?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Since New York doesn’t license or regulate naturopathic medicine, few in the state know what it’s about. People like Sean
New Shingles Vaccine Provides Better Protection for Seniors
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, A good friend of mine got a bad case of shingles last year and has been urging me
Is Music Therapy Beneficial for Seniors
By Kim Petrone, MD “Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.” —Ronald Reagan As we age, we can have days filled
Healthcare in a Minute – May 2018
Physicians Rated: Patients Give Their Doctors 4 Out of 5 Stars By George W. Chapman The online ratings site “Healthgrades” and the Medical Group
Embracing Faith: ‘You Are Never Alone’
By Gwenn Voelckers This year, Easter and Passover overlapped. While the two celebrations are very different, they share common themes: spring and hope. The
Slim Down with Shiitake Mushrooms
With swimsuit season right around the corner, many of us are looking to drop a few pounds. But how do we stick to our