By Gwenn Voelckers Are you convinced you’ll never find love again? Or regret the way you behaved in your marriage? Still angry at your
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Why You Should Try Almond Flour
By Anne Palumbo Americans purchase and consume more flour during December than any other month, according to the research elves at Fleischmann’s Yeast and
Hybrid Motherhood
Remember those simpler times when the world divided moms into two categories? By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com Not too long ago, there were
Social Security Benefits Increase In 2024
By Warren Beck, Social Security District Manager in Syracuse. More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits
How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Everyday Needs
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What types of programs are available to help seniors struggling with their everyday bills, and how do I
Be Happier This Holiday Season: Say ‘YES’
By Gwenn Voelckers “Thank you so much for thinking of me. I would love to attend but have another commitment. So sorry.” Do you
The Big Squeeze: Physicians’ Fees Cut Again While Operating Costs Go Up
Medicare is proposing to reduce physician payments in 2024 by 3.36%. That comes on the heels of a 2% reduction this year. The American
What to Do and Not to Do in Case of a Seizure
By Eva Briggs, MD Your brain’s nerve cells — neurons — communicate with one another via electrical impulses. If the electrical activity is temporarily
Embracing Solitude: A Journey Toward Contentment
By Gwenn Voelckers In a world that constantly moves at a breakneck pace, solitude can feel like an elusive luxury. Yet I’ve come to
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