By George W. Chapman Over the past five national elections, healthcare costs have been in the public’s top 5 concerns. The only notable
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Scurvy and the Importance of Vitamin C Consumption
Now uncommon in the U.S., scurvy was a common affliction for sailors during the age of exploration By Eva Briggs, MD I’m halfway
Delicate Raspberries Offer Robust Benefits
By Anne Palumbo I’m always thrilled when foods as dainty and luscious as raspberries turn out to be nutrient-dense powerhouses. I confess, their
Our Kids Are the Authority
By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com There are a lot of things our kids are not an authority on. They aren’t authorities on finances,
The Silent Warning: Understanding Prediabetes
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active
A Win for Kennedy
The Department of Justice ruled that RFK Jr. has broad discretion when it comes to running the Department of Health. Several states challenged his
If Not Now, When?
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Why You Should Eat More Edamame
By Anne Palumbo Tucked in the freezer aisle next to other vegetables lies a sneaky nutrient-dense legume: edamame. While most Americans consume edamame
What Is Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura?
Autoimmune illness coccurs in both children and adults. It’s more likely to be acute in children and chronic in adult By Eva Briggs, MD