By Anne Palumbo Basmati rice is my go-to rice, and here’s why: it’s healthier than popular white rice; it boasts a subtle, nutty
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Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the risk factors for kidney disease? My mother died from kidney failure a few years
Vaccines For All
By Eva Briggs, MD As I am writing this article, the availability of many vaccines might be in jeopardy in this country. In
Infant Mortality Among Black People: Astounding
By George W. Chapman It’s been said here several times that the U.S. gets the worst bang for the buck when it comes
This Much I Know: 25 Things I’ve Learned About Living Alone
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers Editor’s Note: The column below was published years ago and
Boosting Immunity But One of Clementine’s Many Benefits
By Anne Palumbo As winter drags on, many of us slump into a winter funk. Me? I’ve taken whining to an indecent level
Service Dogs Can Help Seniors with Disabilities
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic
Social Security and Scam Awareness
By Warren Beck | Social Security District Manager in Syracuse Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers
How to Plan for the Future When Choosing a Retirement Community
By Brian Burger Our lives are filled with big decisions. For seniors, there’s one decision that’s nearly universal: should I consider moving to
How Spaghetti Squash Promotes Longevity
By Anne Palumbo Years ago, spaghetti squash and I got off to a rocky start. It refused to yield to my knife; I got