By Gwenn Voelckers Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or the winter solstice, the holidays can be anything but merry if you are newly
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Pistachios Do a Heart Good
Every December, my husband and I get a gift tin of roasted pistachios from my aunt. No surprise, they’re gone in a day, what
Assistance Dogs Provide Help and Love
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about assistance dogs for people with disabilities? My sister, who’s 58, has multiple
When Is Assisted Living the Right Option?
By Kim Petrone, MD We all value our independence, our ability to manage daily life on our own. As we age, it can be
Healthcare in a Minute – November 2017
By George W. Chapman ACA in Flux Again The Graham-Cassidy bill was last attempt by the Senate to repeal and replace the ACA and
This Thanksgiving: See the Glass Half Full!
By Gwenn Voelckers Every one of us has been given a great gift: the cup of life. It is half full and half empty.
Little Cannellinis Dish Out Big Benefits
Beans are a big part of my weekly diet, for many reasons. But there was a time when I could barely imagine eating them,
A Cheap Death: How to Donate Your Body to Science
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about body donation programs? With little to no savings, I’m looking for a
Blood Sugar & Age: Keeping Things in Balance
By Brian Heppard, M.D. Glucose — or blood sugar — is essential fuel for the body. Depending on your age and health, developing Type
Healthcare in a Minute – October 2017
By George W. Chapman Hospitals Fail to Meet Expectations A report published by Kaufman, Hall and Associates revealed only 8 percent of 125 healthcare