By Jim Miller While original Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it
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Want to Live Longer? Five Things You Need to Do
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.
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
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
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
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
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,
YWCA Offers Programs to Fight Domestic Abuse
By Barbara Pierce Today, more and more, our lives are lived online. Technology absolutely brings many benefits to our everyday lives. However, it
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
Why Soup Is the Perfect Meal
Think about it: in one fell nutrient-dense swoop, you can get your proteins, your fiber-rich carbs, your vegetables and your fluids. How glorious is