19 hospitals closed last year due to bankruptcy. Another 630 are on the brink of financial disaster this year. Meanwhile, insurers post strong profits
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Socializing in a Couples’ World
Have you fallen off the social circuit? There’s no time like spring to hop back on! The fear of walking into an event by
What Is Macular Degeneration and How to Cope with It
We don’t know exactly why AMD occurs but there are some known risk factors: family history, Caucasian race and smoking By Eva Briggs, MD
Nutritious Perks of Plant-Based Pasta
By Anne Palumbo My husband and I now get most of our protein from plant-based foods: legumes, quinoa, chia seeds, tofu and dairy products.
Stay Informed With Social Security’s Top Five Social Media Pages
By Warren Beck, Social Security District Manager in Syracuse We strive to provide the public with accurate and helpful information. In addition to the resources
How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom
Why Swiss Cheese Makes Healthiest-Cheese Lists
My cheese-loving friend has sworn off cheese for a while, saying it’s “too caloric, too fatty, too tempting.” She’s not the first to go
Adolescent Girls Are So …
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com What would you say if you were asked to finish that headline? Would you say difficult? Or maybe 13
The Pros and Cons of Electronic Health Records
When I started my career, there was no such thing as an electronic medical record. My hospital progress notes and office notes were handwritten.
How Content Are You?
A Quiz The Oxford English Dictionary defines contentment as “the state of being happy and satisfied.” This dictionary definition sounds like a nice way