WILKES-BARRE — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week released its Star Ratings for the 2019 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. “Medicare Advantage enrollees will continue to have access […]
It might seem like only yesterday your kids were starting school, but if you’re already looking ahead to Halloween, the holiday season and Thanksgiving travel plans, you should also begin preparing for flu season. Although […]
At least 2.7 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a quivering or irregular heartbeat originating in the upper chambers of the heart that can lead to more serious conditions over time. Your […]
1950 was a very good year … for men As I was trolling through Facebook yesterday, I found a truly spectacular artifact, shared by a friend. It was an actual page from a 1950 high […]
LEHMAN TWP. — State Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) invites local volunteer fire and emergency medical service organizations to participate in an seminary from 6 to 8 pm. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Back Mountain Regional […]
Over the years, most of these columns have been G rated. Don’t worry, this one’s not really any more than PG-13; but it is about a delicate subject, so if your kids read the paper, […]
WILKES-BARRE — State Rep. Mark Rozzi will host a legislator news conference at noon Monday in the Capitol Rotunda to push for legislative changes that will allow past victims of childhood sexual abuse to seek […]
Three wishes from a genie – that’s my dream. Of course the first two would be for world peace and an end to all human suffering. That goes without saying. It’s that third one I’d […]
The unexpected effects of dehydration Most of us know that our bodies are 60 percent water, but do you know what the body uses it all for? Water impacts nearly all of our internal systems, […]
When we were on Cape Cod last month with my daughter Kate and her family as well as with her BFF Karen and her clan, we had a great day at Pirate’s Cove mini-golf. Rowan, […]
Now that kids are back in school, it may be a good time to remind moms that looking after themselves is not selfish but critical to the overall welfare of their family. When Mom’s not […]
Listen, for those readers who are uncomfortable discussing female issues, you may want to turn the page. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Because this week I feel the need to beat this dead, hormonal […]
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