Here are six success strategies for living alone and finding contentment By Gwenn Voelckers Do you live alone? If so, here’s a follow-up question
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Eating Insects? Yes, they’re good for you
Insects are a source of protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats By Eva Briggs While my daughter was an exchange student in Ecuador, she
Pharmacy Technician: Promising Career in Healthcare
Career accepts high school graduates with no experience. The annual mean wage in the Syracuse area is $30,970 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The outlook
Pears: A Sweet Treat You Should Eat
Why reach for a pear? Besides how refreshing and delicious a crisp pear can be, pears are a super source of fiber and a
The Emergency Column
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com Summer — it’s a time for so many wonderful things. Family vacation, time with friends, playing outside, exercise, farmer’s markets,
How Medicare Covers Diabetes
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, How well does Medicare cover diabetes? I’m 66 years old and was recently told by my doctor that
Medicare, Explained
By Deborah Banikowski District Manager, Syracuse Social Security and Medicare have a few things in common. Both programs help safeguard millions of Americans as
Oops! The Doctor Is Out-of-Network. You Pay the Bill Now
By George W. Chapman There are the bills you receive unexpectedly from “out-of-network” providers. The best example is when you go to your participating “in-network” hospital
‘Tis the Travel Season: Be it Near or Far — Go It Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers It’s that time of year — the travel season — and I’m already contemplating an August adventure with just “me, myself
Why Cherry Tomatoes Are So Good for You
Cherry tomatoes, like all tomatoes, often make superfood lists, a designation that cheers my heart, my eyes, my skin and my constant worry about