I don’t eat much meat these days. But when I do, I turn to the star of 46 million tables each Thanksgiving: turkey. Not
Columnists
Misleading Medicare Advantage Ads: What to Look Out For
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during
Healthcare Workers on Strike
by George W. Chapman As of this writing in mid-October, more than 70,000 Kaiser Permanente are on strike. This past summer, RUNAP, the Rochester
October: The Perfect Time to Turn Over a New Leaf
By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is such a special time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy
Boost Your Immune System with Delicata Squash
By Anne Palumbo When I discovered delicata squash a few years ago, I couldn’t stop talking about it. I still can’t! The taste, the
How Seniors Can Save on Prescription Drug Costs
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I take several medications for multiple health conditions and the prices keep going up, even with my Medicare
Negotiating Drug Prices
Medicare is finally flexing its purchasing power by negotiating the prices it pays for 10 drugs that treat cancer, arthritis, diabetes and heart disease.
Solo Travel: The Hidden Joys and Benefits
By Gwenn Voelckers By the time this edition of “In Good Health” hits the newsstands, I will have packed my bags, hired a cat
Whole Grain Quinoa Full of Healthy Surprises
By Anne Palumbo Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a whole grain whose popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. Beyond being delicious, versatile and easy to
How to Plan a Green Funeral
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my