By George W. Chapman COVID-19 was the No. 3 cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. Early in the pandemic, naysayers believed COVID-19 would
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Living Alone Is No Laughing Matter — or Is It?
By Gwenn Voelckers “My life was no barrel of monkeys after my divorce. In fact, having fun was a low priority on my to-do
Elimination Diet: A Three-week Program to Reset My Eating Habits
By Jenna Schifferle jenna.schifferle@gmail.com There’s an old saying that goes: You can’t outrun a bad diet. The older I get, the more I realize
Nutritious Great Northern Beans Make Delicious Baked Beans
By Anne Palumbo Ever eat something without giving a wit about its nutritional chops? Say, a yummy side that accompanies your main course like
Coping with COVID-Exacerbated Tinnitus
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve had mild tinnitus — ringing in my ears — for years, but when I got COVID-19 in
Private Practices Continue to Shrink in Numbers
By George W. Chapman The number of physicians in private practice continues to decline. According to an AMA survey of 3,500 physicians, 49% responded
Cocoon No More: It’s Time to Get Our Hands Dirty!
By Gwenn Voelckers We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” Jenny Uglow
30 Miles to Reflect on 30 Years
By Jenna Schifferle jenna.schifferle@gmail.com Next month will bring warmer weather and my 30th birthday. Looking back on the last three decades, it’s incredible to
Lean Flank Steak Boasts Abundant Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo Some folks never forget their first kiss: I’ll never forget my first flank steak. It happened in a Mexican restaurant. The
Medicare Coverage Options for Retirees Eager to Travel
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the best Medicare coverage options for COVID-19 vaccinated retirees who are eager to travel? My wife