By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is such a special time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy
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Shinning a Light on Rat Bite Fever
By Eva Briggs, MD One of my colleagues recently identified a patient sick with an unusual infectious disease. A disease that I’d learned about
What Makes Apples Such a Nutritious Fruit?
By Anne Palumbo When my kids were young, I used to call all fruit “nature’s candy.” The nickname won them over, especially when it
PickUp Lines for Moms Who Want to Make Friends
Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com Last month’s column was really heavy. It was also polarizing, bold and self-revealing. It dealt with abortion and I highly recommend
Daily Check-In Services for Seniors Living Alone
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that check in on elderly seniors who live alone? I live about 200
Social Security District Manager in Syracuse
By Warren Beck This year, Oct. 12 is National Savings Day. This day serves as an important reminder to plan for your financial future.
CarePatrol of Rochester-Syracuse
By Julie Whitbeck-Lewinski Local business helps seniors find care and living options at no cost The expert team at CarePatrol has not let the
Finally, Lower Drug Prices. But Wait…
By George W. Chapman I t’s a victory, but don’t get too excited. After years of frustration, Congress has passed a bill allowing Medicare
Creating a Safe Haven
By Gwenn Voelckers As summer transitions to fall, I welcome a respite from gardening. I’m ready to embrace the change of season, the crisp
The Danger of Ingesting Plastics
By Eva Briggs, MD Would you eat a credit card worth of plastic? No? Actually, the average person may be consuming 5 grams of