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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
We Are Ruining Our Sons, But We Don’t Have To
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com These past few weeks, I’ve been thinking about the problem of gun violence in America, especially mass shootings. Mass shootings
How to Choose a Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) Policy
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to enroll in original Medicare in a few months and have been told I probably need to get a
Apply for Social Security Benefits Online
Did you know, you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local
ACA Has Record Enrollment: 35 Million People Insured
By George W. Chapman The Affordable Care Act of 2010 has survived more than 60 attempts to repeal it. Twelve years later, a record
On Your Own: Finding Your ‘Happily Ever After’
By Gwenn Voelckers I recently heard from an “In Good Health” reader. Divorced and on her own for several years now, she shared by
Recommendations for Caretakers
By Eva Briggs, MD Over the years I’ve seen elderly patients who were cared for and loved by their families, yet who still managed