In January we watched the news, horrified, as the giant furious flames consumed house after house, building after building, street after street, mile after
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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
Four Ways Alcohol Consumption Increases Cancer Incidence
By Eva Briggs, MD On Jan. 3, the United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory regarding the link between alcohol consumption
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
Hospital Star Ratings Down in 2024
By George W. Chapman The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developed the five-star system so consumers could make informed decisions. Based on a
‘Leaf’ Lessons: Embracing Change as a Catalyst for Growth
By Gwenn Voelckers It’s early September, and I can already see the leaves on my sunset maple transitioning from vibrant green to a deep
The Importance of the Dad Factor
By Barbara Pierce The tiny speck way up in the sky came closer, falling rapidly down to the ground. I watched in amazement as
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
This is Not a Scam: Social Security Needs You to Update Your Online Account
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this