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The Diet for Health Jan. 12, 2024
If your New Year's resolution hasn't lasted any longer than your kids' Christmas toys, here's a way ... Read More
Excessive Drooling May Signal Medical Problem Jan. 11, 2024
Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A: It depends. Many cats drool while purri... Read More
Such Is Life, What There Is of It Jan. 10, 2024
Life expectancy has been falling in the U.S. in recent years, slipping from 79 years old in 2019 to ... Read More
What Really Works Jan. 05, 2024
Weight loss ranks as one of the top New Year's resolutions every year. So, here it is, the first wee... Read More
Seniors and Alcohol Abuse Jan. 05, 2024
A study in the JAMA Psychiatry journal revealed a surprising health risk among older Americans. Rese... Read More
Feed Commercial Cat Food, Not Just Tuna Jan. 04, 2024
Q: My elderly cat Tater Tot is losing his appetite for dry cat food, but he loves the tuna I eat. No... Read More
Want to Succeed in Business? Ask an FBI Agent. Jan. 04, 2024
The way your manager treats you is a crime. Might as well treat them the exact same way. Thinking ... Read More
The Lousy Traveler Jan. 03, 2024
Airline agents and other airport workers wryly describe fliers who crowd gates waiting to board as "... Read More
Inflammation and Your Diet Dec. 29, 2023
Your body needs some inflammation to fight infection and speed healing. But too much for too long ca... Read More
Legacy Plan Dec. 29, 2023
As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More
Many Ways to Help Calm Dog With Noise Phobia Dec. 28, 2023
Q: Our dog Hunter is terrified of loud noises, so I'm concerned he'll panic during Fourth of July fi... Read More
Worth Their Weight in Gold? Dec. 27, 2023
New and emerging weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can cut substantial poundage... Read More
Maintaining Wellness During the Holiday Season Dec. 22, 2023
It's reported that a lot of people are expected to get sick this holiday season. Maybe lots more tha... Read More
What Kids Will Eat Dec. 22, 2023
A recently published study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights kids'... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part 2 Dec. 22, 2023
Poet Robert Browning once wrote, "Grow old along with me!/ The best is yet to be." Today, I'd like t... Read More
Some Houseplants Harmful to Cats Dec. 21, 2023
Q: I want to brighten my home with some new houseplants, but they need to be safe for my cats, who e... Read More
One Flu Over Dec. 20, 2023
Beginning as early as the 2024-25 flu season, it might be possible for qualifying patients to protec... Read More
The Art of Aging: Part I Dec. 16, 2023
For four decades, I was lucky enough to be a professional book critic. Sometimes my reviews would ap... Read More
Making Every Bite Count Dec. 15, 2023
The 2020 to 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out, updated every five years. This edition ur... Read More
