By Warren Beck, Social Security District Manager in Syracuse Ever wonder how much you earned the year you worked your first job? Or any other
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Making New Friends: It’s Never Too Late
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers Question from a reader I’ve been divorced for about a year
Is Shrimp Good For You?
By Anne Palumbo If you’re watching your cholesterol, you may be wary of eating shrimp. Next to squid, shrimp has more cholesterol than any
Does Frequent Urination Impact Your Sleep?
By Eva Briggs, MD Nocturia means getting out of bed to urinate more than once during the night. Frequent nocturia impacts sleep. Disrupted sleep
The Beauty of Being Terrible
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com As the parent of two children who enjoy making music, the end of the school year meant quite a few
Can I Collect Social Security from My Ex-Spouse?
Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced
Celebrate Your Independence With Social Security
By Warren Beck, Social Security District Manager in Syracuse Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, our
The Summertime Blues: Are you feeling lonely?
By Gwenn Voelckers Summer has finally arrived. Woo hoo!! Time for barbecues, picnics, festivals and fun! For many people, the summer months provide welcome
First Aid Mistakes and How to Correct Them
By Eva Briggs, MD This month’s column reviews common first aid mistakes to avoid. This topic was inspired when a recent patient showed up
OB-GYN Exodus
By George W. Chapman It should come as no surprise that OB-GYNs in states with restrictive or confusing abortion laws are considering moving to







