Elevated blood pressure can be deadly By Deb Dittner Elevated blood pressure is sadly known as the “silent killer” and for good reason. Many
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Jealousy can literally shred relationships By Barbara Pierce “I’m can’t stop thinking that my boyfriend is cheating on me,” wrote Emily, asking me for
Relieving Nausea Just One of Ginger’s Powers
Does ginger really help you lose weight? Recent research gives it a thumbs-up. The new studies, published in the Annals of the New York
How to hire home helper
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to hire a personal assistant/home helper for my mom to assist with some simple household
Ahhh … chooo!
Look for ways to counter those summertime allergies By Deb Dittner For allergy sufferers, the challenge is real all year long. The good news
Enjoy vacation time, but be moderate
Here’s some healthy vibes for your upcoming time off By Pauline DiGiorgio I just recently went on a weeklong vacation to Denver, Colo. to
Life is like game of golf
So quit puttering around and tee it up! By Barbara Pierce “Golf is the closest game to the game we call life,” said Bobby
Ewww, what’s that smell?
Flatulence: the science of ‘tooting’ By Malissa Allen Don’t you just hate those times when you need to “break wind” when you think no
Should All Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve recently read that all baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary, and
The Audacity of Strawberries
How can such a sweet li’l thing be so nutritious? Who does it think it is having more vitamin C than an orange? Enough