By Eva Briggs Several years ago, while on an extended backpacking trip of the Appalachian Trail, I noticed pain in my right heel. It
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The Lowdown on Nutrient-Rich Yogurt
Is Greek yogurt better than the regular one? Is Greek yogurt better for you than regular yogurt? Based on all the press it’s received
Dialing Back the Decibels
Finding some alternatives to yelling By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com My children are two of the most precious and beautiful things in my life. They
Three Ways to Cut Hearing Aid Costs
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter and will be much cheaper than they currently
Your Contributions Help Millions
By Deborah Banikowski Seeing taxes taken out of your paycheck can be confusing when you get your first paycheck. But understanding how important your
Healthcare in a Minute – February 2018
By George W. Chapman Hospital Ratings CMS has released its 2017 star ratings for US hospitals. CMS is constantly tweaking the rankings to make
New Book Announcement: ‘Alone and Content’
By Gwenn Voelckers Dear Readers, I’m delighted to announce the publication of my book “Alone and Content: Inspiring, empowering essays to help divorced and
Ear Pain
Sometimes it represents a serious, life threatening disease By Eva Briggs Most people assume that when their ear hurts, it must be an infection.
Lots to Love about Dark Chocolate
Before I became aware of dark chocolate’s nutritious ways, I used to feel a tad guilty whenever I indulged, fearing that I was consuming
To My Child with Sparkling Purple Toenails
An open letter to my son By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com We are going on vacation to Florida this week, so I painted my toenails.