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
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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.
Approaching 65? Here’s What to Know About Enrolling in Medicare
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign-up?
Submit Your Social Security Disability Update Report Online
We are required to periodically conduct continuing disability reviews for beneficiaries with disabilities. This process requires that beneficiaries complete a continuing disability review packet,
‘Beware the Ides of March’ … or Not!
By Gwenn Voelckers In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a soothsayer warns Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March.” That immortal phrase portends gloom and
Provider Burnout: Many Physicians, Nurses Inclined to Retire Earlier Than Planned
By George W. Chapman A recent survey by the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed 20% of physicians and 40% of nurses are inclined to