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Junk the 'Junk Food' Judgment, Please Nov. 16, 2024
"This is junk food, Mommy." That's what my 6-year-old told me as he sat down to his pre-swimming les... Read More
Migraines and Your Diet Nov. 15, 2024
It seems diet has an effect on most of our ailments. The latest study confirms that what you eat can... Read More
Why a Men's Shed Is a Good Idea Nov. 15, 2024
It's no secret that many older men face serious challenges when it comes to healthy social connectio... Read More
Center for Pet Safety Tests and Certifies Pet Travel Equipment Nov. 14, 2024
Q: My seatbelt will help protect me if I'm involved in a car accident, and I want the same for my do... Read More
Florida Women, It's Time To Get Our IUDs Nov. 09, 2024
The first thing I did Wednesday was think, well, punk music is poised to have a big comeback. Shortl... Read More
Slow Cooker Safety Nov. 08, 2024
This is the time we dust off the slow cooker and bring it center stage. It's perfect for those long-... Read More
Why Social Interaction Is Essential Nov. 08, 2024
For years, researchers have known that everyone benefits from socialization —regardless of age... Read More
Overweight Cats Risk Serious Disease Nov. 07, 2024
Q: My cat Fred's fat underbelly swings when he walks. I think it's cute, but his veterinarian says h... Read More
Home and Health Crisis Nov. 04, 2024
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 45 years, and at 72 and 67, we are both strugglin... Read More
Fiber and Melanoma Nov. 01, 2024
Every now and then I come across a research article that makes me say, "Wow." Here's one of those on... Read More
RFK Is a Dangerous Quack Nov. 01, 2024
If Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had been born with a different name, he'd probably be peddling miracle mush... Read More
Want a Job? Nov. 01, 2024
Do you remember the days when everyone seemed to retire on or before that ominous 65th birthday? Wel... Read More
Fruits and Vegetables to Your Health Oct. 25, 2024
This is National Fruits & Veggies Month — a great time to boost your intake and improve your h... Read More
How to Not Be Grumpy Oct. 25, 2024
Do you remember the 1993 hit movie "Grumpy Old Men"? It starred Jack Lemmon, who was 68 at the time,... Read More
While Pregnant, Keep Cat, but Avoid Toxoplasmosis Oct. 24, 2024
Q: I am planning to become pregnant, and a friend says I should give away my cat, Myrtle, because sh... Read More
Don't Lose That Muscle Mass Oct. 18, 2024
Ever heard of sarcopenia? It's the gradual loss of muscle mass that can occur with aging. Some 15% o... Read More
Are You Resistant to Change? Oct. 18, 2024
About 100 years ago, Anatole France, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1921, weighed in on t... Read More
Dogs See Blue, Yellow and Gray Oct. 17, 2024
Q: We're concerned that our middle-aged Labrador-German shepherd mix may be nearsighted because he c... Read More
Sleep More, Snack Less Oct. 11, 2024
Who knew our sleep and snack habits were so intertwined? It turns out sleep influences two key hormo... Read More
Senior Sweethearts Oct. 11, 2024
I have a dear friend who has been a widow for three years. She recently told me that special days, l... Read More
