By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Women aren’t the only ones to experience “the change” later in life. “Andropause” is often used to describe symptoms affecting
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Should All Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve recently read that all baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary, and
Social Security Supports National Cancer Survivors Day
By Deborah Banikowski In 2017, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects people and
Dreams Dashed: Finding Your ‘Happily-ever-after’ On Your Own
By Gwenn Voelckers I met Lauren several years ago, when she attended one of my “Live Alone and Thrive” workshops. Below, she plaintively recalls
Re-writing Unwritten Mom Laws
By Melissa Stefanec Email: melissastefanec@yahoo.com When you’re a mother, you can’t help but notice the seemingly ubiquitous societal pressures. They radiate from your family,
Health Secrets of Buckwheat
Mention buckwheat and many of us zero in on pancakes and waffles, perhaps soba noodles. In this neck of the woods, we might also
All About Lymph Nodes
By Eva Briggs Swollen glands is a misnomer, a term people often use for enlarged lymph nodes. Your body creates lymphatic fluid, which moves
Why Work as a Nurse?
National Nurses Week, May 6–12 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Nursing is a field brimming with opportunities and challenges. Though it may seem more of
The Home Health Aide: An ‘Unsung Hero’
By Matthew Liptak Home health aides are people who live and work with us every day, but few may take time to appreciate the
Beyond the RN: Furthering Nurse’s Education
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Some registered nurses view furthering their education as a means of opening further doors of opportunity, such as working in