By Barbara Pierce Twenty years ago In Good Health—Mohawk Valley Newspaper was first published. I’ve been fortunate to write for it since then.
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Aging Decisions to Make Before Someone Makes Them for You
Local offices for the aging help older adults remain in their homes independently for as long as possible By Barbara Pierce According to
Science Under Attack
By George W. Chapman Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy Jr. began by firing all the experts on the CDC vaccine committee and replacing
Creating a Family of Friends: Finding Belonging When You Live Alone
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers A few months ago, I was walking with my friend
Welcome, 2026
By Deborah Dittner It’s a new dawn…it’s a new day…it’s a new year! Hello 2026! It’s just amazing how time flies! And there
Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet!
By Barbara Pierce We’ve asked James Davis, executive director, Samaritan Counseling Center of the Mohawk Valley, to share what he thought we should
Social Media Draining Kids’ Ability to Concentrate, Study Argues
Social media could be draining children of their ability to concentrate, a new study says. Children who spend a lot of time on Instagram,
Let’s Value Ourselves for More Than Our Appearance
Let’s celebrate who we are beyond the mirror. Let’s focus on what really matters in life By Barbara Pierce Suddenly, a sharp knock
Q&A with Dr. Alexander Harris
Physician and opthalmologist — and president of Slocum Dickson Medical Group — discusses light adjustable optic lenses for cataract patients, thyroid eye disease and
10 Opportunities for Improving Our Health in 2026
By Susan Friedman, Lifestyle Medicine Physician and Geriatrician A new year always offers a natural point of renewal, and the start of 2026