By George W. Chapman One in five of us lives in a rural community. Since 2010, 138 rural hospitals have closed, typically for financial
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Alone and Content: Rediscover Your True Self
By Gwenn Voelckers There’s no magic pill for getting good at living alone. Like mastering any new skill, it requires effort and a lot
Myths and Misconceptions About Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
By Eva Briggs, MD I’ve seen many tick bites and Lyme disease lately, making this a good time to revisit this condition. There are
Latest Buzz on Beets
By Anne Palumbo If you haven’t eaten beets in a while, you might want to head to the nearest farmer’s market. This in-season veggie,
Things I Will Never Make My Children Do
By Melissa Stefanec When you’re raising children, you’re bound to learn some universal truths. One of those truths is: you can’t make another human
How to Sell Unwanted Burial Plots
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about selling unwanted burial plots in my hometown cemetery? When my parents died about
Use ‘my Social Security’ to Instantly Check the Status of Your Benefits Claim
If you applied for Social Security benefits or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can instantly check the status online using your
What My Garden Has Taught Me
By Gwenn Voelckers Gardening season is in full swing, as evidenced by the long check-out lines at gardening centers throughout our area. July is
Coming to Grips With Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
By Eva Briggs, MD Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) is a long name for arthritis at the base of the thumb joint. It’s also
Pork Ribs 101: Why Moderation is Key!
During the grilling season and especially on the Fourth of July, my husband and I buy grill parts at Pellethead (shop now) and indulge