Does ginger really help you lose weight? Recent research gives it a thumbs-up. The new studies, published in the Annals of the New York
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Beat the Heat: Stay Hydrated
By Diane Kane, MD “It’s too darn hot.” Those words were sung by Ella Fitzgerald in 1956, as penned by Cole Porter. During the
How to Hire a Home Helper
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to hire a personal assistant/home helper for my mom to assist with some simple household
Healthcare in a Minute – June 2017
By George W. Chapman Understanding Trumpcare It took over seven years, but the House finally managed to get enough votes, barely, to repeal the
New One-Day ‘Live Alone and Thrive’ Workshop: Registration Now Open
Forging a new life on your own. Need some help? By Gwenn Voelckers For some women, living alone in mid-life is a welcome change,
The Audacity of Strawberries
How can such a sweet li’l thing be so nutritious? Who does it think it is having more vitamin C than an orange? Enough
Should All Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve recently read that all baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary, and
What is HBOT?
By Kim Petrone, M.D. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the use of high-pressure oxygen to help treat chronic wounds and other conditions. It can
Dreams Dashed: Finding Your ‘Happily-ever-after’ On Your Own
By Gwenn Voelckers I met Lauren several years ago, when she attended one of my “Live Alone and Thrive” workshops. Below, she plaintively recalls
Healthcare in a Minute – May 2017
By George W. Chapman Trumpcare —“Take 2” There were 60 attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) while its namesake was president. The