By Melissa Stefanec How would my kids be if they had different lives? Lately, the hyper-analytical side of me has been unrelenting on this
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Should All Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis C?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve recently read that all baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C. Is this really necessary, and
Social Security Supports National Cancer Survivors Day
By Deborah Banikowski In 2017, more than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer around the world. This alarming statistic affects people and
Dreams Dashed: Finding Your ‘Happily-ever-after’ On Your Own
By Gwenn Voelckers I met Lauren several years ago, when she attended one of my “Live Alone and Thrive” workshops. Below, she plaintively recalls
Re-writing Unwritten Mom Laws
By Melissa Stefanec Email: melissastefanec@yahoo.com When you’re a mother, you can’t help but notice the seemingly ubiquitous societal pressures. They radiate from your family,
Health Secrets of Buckwheat
Mention buckwheat and many of us zero in on pancakes and waffles, perhaps soba noodles. In this neck of the woods, we might also
All About Lymph Nodes
By Eva Briggs Swollen glands is a misnomer, a term people often use for enlarged lymph nodes. Your body creates lymphatic fluid, which moves
Healthcare in a Minute – May 2017
By George W. Chapman Trumpcare —“Take 2” There were 60 attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) while its namesake was president. The
Honoring Our Heroes On Memorial Day
Service members can also receive Social Security in addition to military retirement benefits By Deborah Banikowski On Memorial Day, we honor the soldiers and
What to Do with Cremated Ashes?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, When my father passed away a few months ago we had him cremated, but are now wondering what