By Anne Palumbo Although strawberries are available year-round, nothing celebrates the warmer weather in Upstate New York quite like homegrown strawberries. From our
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Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What are the risk factors for kidney disease? My mother died from kidney failure a few years
Facing a Crisis Alone: What You Can Do
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers I remember the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as if
Primary Care Shortage
The number of primary care providers continues to drop By George W. Chapman Lacking an organized approach to healthcare delivery in the U.S.,
Why Eat Basmati Rice Over White Rice?
By Anne Palumbo Basmati rice is my go-to rice, and here’s why: it’s healthier than popular white rice; it boasts a subtle, nutty
Let’s Talk About Trans Kids
By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com Forget the executive orders. Forget the division. Forget everything you learned in high school biology. Instead, I want
Pharmacists Do Much More Than Just Count Pills
By Eva Briggs, MD Pharmacists are an often-overlooked part of the healthcare team. Many people think that a pharmacist’s job is limited to
You May Be Eligible for SSI and Social Security Benefits
By Warren Beck | Social Security District Manager in Syracuse You may be able to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) even if you
No One Talks About Sleep Club
By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com In 2016, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine made some pretty wild recommendations about how much sleep kids
Service Dogs Can Help Seniors with Disabilities
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic