Beware of Health Scams That Can Affect Your Pocketbook and Your Well-Being By Robert G. Graw, Jr., M.D. Snake oil salesmen have been around for decades, if not centuries, and modern technology has allowed them to be even more professional in their attempts to sell hype to the unsuspecting public. Unfortunately, seniors are often the [...]
Full Story »FIVE EASY STEPS TO END SUGAR CRAVINGS
Five Easy Steps to End Sugar Cravings By Ellen Kittredge Have you noticed these past couple months that you craved a little more sugar than usual? If so, that is entirely normal, as we’re offered so many sugar loaded treats over the holidays and with a chill in the air we need more carbohydrates to [...]
Full Story »Catch Some Zzzzzza
Catch Some Zzzzs to Put your Mind at Ease Bad Sleep Habits can Wreak Havoc on Your Mind and Body By Leah Lancione Everyone knows that a good night of sleep can make your mind and body feel re-energized. Conversely, a night of tossing and turning can make you wake up listless, grumpy and [...]
Full Story »These are Not Your Parent’s Grandparents
These Are Not Your Parent’s Grandparents By Terry Portis Did you (or will you) have mixed emotions about becoming a grandparent? Sure, you cannot wait to hold the baby, but taking on the title of “grandma” is just not all that exciting for you. For some people, the word “grandparent” conjures up an image of [...]
Full Story »All About Stevia
All About Stevia By Melissa Conroy The next time you are at the grocery store, push your cart to the bakery section, load it with 30 5-pound bags of sugar, then take a good look. That is the amount of sugar the average American eats in a year. While much of that sugar intake comes [...]
Full Story »Are Organic Foods Really Better for You?
Are Organic Foods Really Better for You? By Ellen Kittredge This is a very relevant question to ask when deciding how to spend your food budget. Frequently, though not always, organic foods cost more than non-organic or conventionally raised foods. Is the higher price really worth it? Improving your health is only one reason to [...]
Full Story »Navigating the Medicare Maze
Navigating the Medicare Maze By Amy Rubino That was one heck of a health care reform package providing a single system to cover millions, insurance that protects both individuals age 65 and older and younger disabled person, basic and extensive medical and hospital care, an annual premium of $110.50 per month and a program [...]
Full Story »Caring for a Loved One?
Caring for a Loved One? Do They Need Short-Term Rehab Care? or Respite Care? By Gladys J. Smith Do you have a loved one soon to be discharged from the hospital who needs temporary in-patient rehabilitative care? Do you think that you’ll have to miss your family vacation because you cannot leave a [...]
Full Story »Taking the Stress Out of Holidays
Taking the Stress Out of Holidays By Robert G. Graw, Jr., M.D. When Andy Williams sang his holiday classic, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year,” I doubt he was thinking of jammed parking lots, ornery relatives and tight budgets. What could be the best time of the year is, too often, [...]
Full Story »Seeing Well as You Grow Older
Seeing Well as You Grow Older By Michael J. Dodd, MD Our eyesight is our most precious sense. It is said that more than 80 percent of the information we use and learn comes from our vision. We all want to maintain excellent vision through our lifetimes. Fortunately, our eyes require little maintenance and [...]
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