By Eva Briggs, MD My daughter suggested this article after noting that several of her co-workers mentioned their recent cleanses and detox experiences. This
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By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com A certain concept has made the rounds in many parenting circles. I don’t know how I feel about this
Eligibility For Social Security Spouse’s Benefits
By Warren Beck | Social Security District Manager in Syracuse Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information and tools
How to Hire a Caregiver for In-Home Help
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I need to hire a good in-home caregiver to help my elderly father who lives alone. What’s the
Supreme Court Ruling: Expect More Uncertainty, Confusion
By George W. Chapman The recent ruling limiting the authority of federal agencies like the EPA, Consumer Protection Agency, Education and the Department of
How Do You Want to Feel Six Months from Now?
By Gwenn Voelckers A steady rain was falling. It was one of those dreary Rochester days that made me want to pull up the
Get Out and Get Your Groove On
By Eva Briggs, MD I’m lucky to live near a park that hosts weekly free concerts during the summer. When the music is going,
Little-Known Farro Deserves a Major Shout-Out
By Anne Palumbo My love affair with farro began at first bite. Nutty and satisfyingly chewy, farro soon became my favorite whole grain, finding
Why You Should Eat More Spuds
By Anne Palumbo Even though Americans eat more potatoes than any other vegetable, a good many of us don’t. Worried about carbs and calories,