Ever since the infamous Grapefruit Diet made its debut — back in the l930s to help starlets lose weight — grapefruits have been associated
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Unattainable Resolutions: The 2018 Edition
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com It’s become a tradition to kick off the new year with a column dedicated to parenting-themed resolutions. I used to
Recognizing and Treating Depression in Retirement
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Since retiring a few years ago, my husband has become increasingly irritable and apathetic. I’m concerned that he’s
Rosie The Riveter: Working Women’s Icon
By Deborah Banikowski “Rosie the Riveter” is an American icon representing women working in factories during World War II. These women learned new jobs
Healthcare in a Minute – December
By George W. Chapman Insurance Market Dominance Critics of the Affordable Care Act have been quick to point out that insurance choices on the
Surviving the Holidays: 12 Tempting Tips
By Gwenn Voelckers Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or the winter solstice, the holidays can be anything but merry if you are newly
Double Vision: Why You Should See an Eye Doctor Right Away
By Eva Briggs Diplopia, the official name for double vision, means seeing two images of a single object. The two images could be side
Pistachios Do a Heart Good
Every December, my husband and I get a gift tin of roasted pistachios from my aunt. No surprise, they’re gone in a day, what
Finding Your Inner Superhero
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com If anyone caught my column last month, she or he might think I need a good therapist or a week’s
Assistance Dogs Provide Help and Love
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about assistance dogs for people with disabilities? My sister, who’s 58, has multiple