By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com It’s not all about me. It never was. However, I’m almost certain there was a time when I thought that
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Coping with COVID-Exacerbated Tinnitus
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve had mild tinnitus — ringing in my ears — for years, but when I got COVID-19 in
Living Alone Is No Laughing Matter — or Is It?
By Gwenn Voelckers “My life was no barrel of monkeys after my divorce. In fact, having fun was a low priority on my to-do
Welcome to Stinging Insect Season
By Eva Briggs, MD ‘Stay calm if a stinging insect is flying around because swatting may provoke it to sting. But if you are
Cocoon No More: It’s Time to Get Our Hands Dirty!
By Gwenn Voelckers We may think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” Jenny Uglow
Coping with the Loss of a Pet
In recent years, the grief from pet loss has become more widely recognized and accepted By Eva Briggs, MD Losing a pet produces grief
Private Practices Continue to Shrink in Numbers
By George W. Chapman The number of physicians in private practice continues to decline. According to an AMA survey of 3,500 physicians, 49% responded
Lean Flank Steak Boasts Abundant Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo Some folks never forget their first kiss: I’ll never forget my first flank steak. It happened in a Mexican restaurant. The
An Inadequate Thank-You Letter
Whoever you are and however you helped children this year, thank you By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com To all of the people who work for
Medicare Coverage Options for Retirees Eager to Travel
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the best Medicare coverage options for COVID-19 vaccinated retirees who are eager to travel? My wife