Although beloved on bagels, breadsticks and hamburger buns, many folks can’t say why sesame seeds are good for health. Too tiny to make a
Columnists
Finding Help for Seniors Addicted to Opioids
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and
Symptom or Side Effect?
Multi medications can cause confusion in elderly By Diane Kane, M.D. As we reach age 65, our risk of getting dementia increases. Of course
Healthcare in a Minute – August 2017
By George W. Chapman Five Health Insurance Myths Alexis Pozen is a professor of health economics at CUNY School of Public Health. She recently
Helpful Summer Reads for Those Who Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers Ahhhhhh … summer. Long, luxurious days that stretch into equally lovely and languid evenings. Vacations by the shore. Hours at the
What’s Great about Lean Ground Beef
When it comes to nutrition, lean ground beef — defined by the USDA as ground beef with no more than 10 percent fat —
New Medicare Cards Debut Next Year
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I just received my Medicare card in the mail and was surprised to see that the ID number
How Do I Interact with a Loved One Who Has Dementia?
By Diane Kane, MD “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it.” These words of wisdom
What My Garden Has Taught Me
By Gwenn Voelckers Gardening is ripe with life lessons for those of us who live alone. It has taught me the value of planning,
Healthcare in a Minute – July 2017
By George W. Chapman TrumpCare The Republican-controlled Senate is planning to vote on a revised American Health Care Act bill by the end of