By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com As parents, we want to have answers for our kids. We want to be a beacon of truth in a
Columnist
Roast Beef Rounds Up Crucial Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo To beef or not to beef? That is the question that plagues many as red meat has come under fire. Does
How to Create an Ethical Will
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on ethical wills and how to make one? The attorney that made up
Social Security Covers Disabled Children
Social Security program distributes about $2.7 billion each month to benefit about 4.1 million children By Deborah Banikowski District Manager, Syracuse Children are our future. We
NYS Lags When it Comes to Vaccines
By George W. Chapman The personal finance website WalletHub tracked 18 key metrics to determine state vaccination rates among children and adults. The states
This Thanksgiving: A Good Time to Be Grateful for Our Furry Friends
By Gwenn Voelckers As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded to slow down and set aside time to remember, reflect and be thankful. To be
100 Pieces of Decent Parenting Advice
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com A little more than eight years ago, I became a mother. In the years since then, I have given my
Dog Bites
CDC: 4.7 million dog bites each year in the U.S.; about 800,000 of those require medical attention By Eva Briggs Imagine that you’re taking
Humble Parsnip Asserts Plenty of Nutrients
By Anne Palumbo Pity the poor parsnip. Often overlooked in favor of its more attractive cousin, the carrot, it yearns for our attention. Pale,
Lab Techs: Behind the Scenes Yet Vital to Healthcare
Workers in this field receive an annual mean starting wage of $51,840 in the Central New York area By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you








