By Barbara Pierce Dear Casey: I’m writing this to you, my grandson, on your 19th birthday. It isn’t easy, transitioning from a boy
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Small, Powerful Pacemaker Available for Infants and Others
By Eva Briggs, MD I remember the first cell phone that I ever saw. It belonged to my nephew, an early adopter. I
Does Medicare Cover Vision Care and Eye Exams?
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What the Health?
By George W. Chapman Our new Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy Jr. is laying off 20,000 of the 82,000 employees of the U.S.
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Strawberries: One of the Healthiest Berries You Can Eat
By Anne Palumbo Although strawberries are available year-round, nothing celebrates the warmer weather in Upstate New York quite like homegrown strawberries. From our
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By Barbara Pierce “Now go into Target and buy gift cards with the $5,000 you just withdrew,” the nice man with an East
Where Solo Agers Can Find Help
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m a divorced 68-year-old childless cat lady and have been thinking a lot lately about who will
The Need for Socialization
By Deborah Dittner In your golden years, the need for socialization is crucial. Sadly, loneliness seems to be taking center stage for many.