By Anne Palumbo Years ago, when gardening friends left baskets of zucchini on my front porch, I used to get so rattled. Blind to
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By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com This September my little guy will climb on the school bus for the first time and head off into a
Career: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Career requires only an associate’s degree. It pays about $72K in Syracuse By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Would you like a career in a medical
Is Pet Insurance a Good Idea for Seniors on a Budget?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I own two dogs and a cat that I would do almost anything for, but expensive veterinary bills
Coming to a Hospital Near You: Artificial Intelligence in the OR
By George W. Chapman It’s coming to your local hospital sooner than you think. According to industry experts, up to 45% of operating rooms
Alone at Home: Spending Quality Time with Yourself
By Gwenn Voelckers It’s a warm August Friday night, and the weekend is stretching out in front of you — a big, empty void
A Novel Approach to Treating Incurable Cancers
Used enough chemotherapy to shrink tumors by only 50% By Eva Briggs I recently read an article describing a novel approach to treating incurable
Compelling Reasons to Dig into Red Potatoes
By Anne Palumbo Baby red potatoes are my go-to variety of potato and here’s why: They offer a smidge more nutritional benefit than white;
10 Do’s for Vacation (with Kids)
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com According to every advice column ever written for parents, I should be decompressing with my kids right now. I should
Looking for Care: How to Hire an In-Home Caregiver
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I need to locate a good in-home caregiver for my 83-year-old mother. What’s the best way to find