By George W. Chapman Hospital Ratings CMS has released its 2017 star ratings for US hospitals. CMS is constantly tweaking the rankings to make
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Before I became aware of dark chocolate’s nutritious ways, I used to feel a tad guilty whenever I indulged, fearing that I was consuming
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By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, This may seem like a strange question, but can you tell me what steps need to be taken
65 or Older? Get a Flu Shot!
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By Gwenn Voelckers “Build thy home in thy heart and be forever sheltered.” – Anonymous I love this saying. It captures so beautifully what
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Ever since the infamous Grapefruit Diet made its debut — back in the l930s to help starlets lose weight — grapefruits have been associated
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By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Since retiring a few years ago, my husband has become increasingly irritable and apathetic. I’m concerned that he’s
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By Diane Kane, MD In 1928, Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic for curing and preventing bacterial infections. Unfortunately, because of the
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By Deborah Banikowski “Rosie the Riveter” is an American icon representing women working in factories during World War II. These women learned new jobs
Healthcare in a Minute – December
By George W. Chapman Insurance Market Dominance Critics of the Affordable Care Act have been quick to point out that insurance choices on the