By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I am planning to retire and apply for my Social Security benefits in July. When can I expect
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Cream Cheese: the Good, the Bad, and the Lovely
By Anne Palumbo Every May, in honor of my mother, I make her favorite dessert: cheesecake with sliced strawberries. I typically don’t feature desserts,
Health: American Women Rank Last Among Women in Developed Countries
By George W. Chapman The US belongs to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Most of the economically advanced countries in the
What to Do with Cremated Ashes
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, A while back I saw an article on different ways to scatter a person’s ashes after they’re cremated,
Petrina Bursie: From Empty Nest to Success
By Jenna Schifferle jenna.schifferle@gmail.com Several years ago, Petrina Bursie ventured out into the elements on a 7-degree day in Buffalo and started running for
Nutritious Potatoes Worth Digging Into
By Anne Palumbo The average American eats four to five potatoes a week. Surprised? Join the group. Even though this tasty spud is America’s
Alexa, Please Connect Me with My Doctor…
By George W. Chapman Depending on where you stand, the corporatization of healthcare is either an unnecessary and unwanted intrusion into your healthcare or
Physician Burnout at Worst Levels in Decades
By George W. Chapman At no time in the past several decades has physician burnout and stress been worse. A recent survey of 13,000
Runner Spotlight: Thomas Alguire
Runner constantly seeks out ways to challenge himself: ‘I want to see how far I can push my body’ By Jenna Schifferle jenna.schifferle@gmail.com Thomas
Prune’s Other Benefits May Surprise You
By Anne Palumbo Should we pity the poor prune? It’s shriveled, wrinkled and puckered. It’s best known for relieving constipation. It’s granny’s favorite fruit.