When I met my partner, I knew he had mild cognitive impairment. His situation got much worse, much faster By Barbara Pierce “This
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Alzheimer’s: Lithium and Its Potential Use as Treatment
By Eva Briggs, M.D. I remember my first college chemistry class, taught by the amazing Dr. Benjamin P. Burtt at Syracuse University, who
Alzheimer’s and the Food You Eat
By Deborah Dittner As more and more research comes to the surface, the link between the risk of Alzheimer’s and the foods you
Does Medicare Cover Ambulance Rides?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a
How Zucchini Helps You Stay Hydrated and More
By Anne Palumbo This summer, this hotter-than-ever summer, I’ve decided to bump up my water consumption by eating it. That’s right, I’m going
Back to School Nutrition
The need for schools to investigate their school breakfast and lunch offerings is essential as students must have access to whole nutrition in order
Why Is It Important to Teach Kids Empathy?
By Barbara Pierce We have a crisis of empathy in the U.S. Our kids are growing up to be far less caring and
Beware of the Medicare Advantage Trap
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I
Disaster Looms: Impact of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on Rural Hospitals
By George W. Chapman Several national polls revealed 70% of Americans were opposed to the proposed $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and
Days Until an Appointment Are Increasing
By George W. Chapman Per a survey of more than 1,400 physician offices by AMN Healthcare recruiters, the average time until your appointment