By Barbara Pierce Twenty years ago In Good Health—Mohawk Valley Newspaper was first published. I’ve been fortunate to write for it since then.
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What Medicare Won’t Pay For in 2026
By Jim Miller While original Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it
Aging Decisions to Make Before Someone Makes Them for You
Local offices for the aging help older adults remain in their homes independently for as long as possible By Barbara Pierce According to
Welcome, 2026
By Deborah Dittner It’s a new dawn…it’s a new day…it’s a new year! Hello 2026! It’s just amazing how time flies! And there
Social Media Draining Kids’ Ability to Concentrate, Study Argues
Social media could be draining children of their ability to concentrate, a new study says. Children who spend a lot of time on Instagram,
YWCA Offers Programs to Fight Domestic Abuse
By Barbara Pierce Today, more and more, our lives are lived online. Technology absolutely brings many benefits to our everyday lives. However, it
Remember COVID-19? It’s Still Around
The latest on COVID and in-home test kits Winter is here. That means that respiratory viruses are on the rise. It’s well-established that
Pros and Cons of Social Media and Kids
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Social media is only a tool. Used for good or ill, its reach and power is undeniable. News stories
Many Teens, Young Adults Turning to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice
About 1 in every 8 U.S. teenagers and young adults turns to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, a new study says.
Making Friends as an Adult
By Barbara Pierce Chris Duffy isn’t going to sugarcoat it. Making friends as an adult is hard. Duffy, author of “Let’s Hang Out: