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When Uncharacteristic Behavior Signals an Underlying Health Issue Jun. 17, 2024

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: Not quite 20 years ago, I worked for a local authority mental health agency with about 6... Read More

Whole Grains and Your Heart Jun. 14, 2024

Nutrition News

Since the prevalence of the Atkins and keto diets, carbs have gotten a bad rap. The truth is, the ri... Read More

Why You Don't Want to Be a Couch Potato Jun. 14, 2024

Positive Aging

It's no secret that whatever our age happens to be, physical exercise is essential. But the sad fact... Read More

The Gift of Sobriety Jun. 13, 2024

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: My daughter is the co-owner of a salon in Florida. All the folks there work extremely ha... Read More

Treatments Help Dogs With ALS-Like Disease Jun. 13, 2024

Ask the Vet

Q: Gretchen, our 9-year-old German shepherd, recently developed hind leg weakness. Her veterinarian ... Read More

Sleep and Dementia Jun. 07, 2024

Nutrition News

Many of us have had loved ones debilitated by dementia. My father-in-law suffered for eight years; m... Read More

Gratitude Attitude: Part 2 Jun. 07, 2024

Positive Aging

Are you having a down day? When that happens, oftentimes it can be all too easy for us to tell ourse... Read More

Addressing Mental Health in the Church, Part 1 Jun. 07, 2024

From the Desk of Dr. J

Toward the end of May my pastor, Overseer S.D. Carter, began a mental health series for our church, ... Read More

Matted Cat May Be In Pain Jun. 06, 2024

Ask the Vet

Q: Our 12-year-old cat, Chia, is matted over her low back, just above her tail. What is causing the ... Read More

Gratitude Attitude: Part 1 May. 31, 2024

Positive Aging

After reaching the age of 50, many of us fall into the trap of thinking that everything was better "... Read More

Turn Away From Dog Jumping on You May. 30, 2024

Ask the Vet

Q: Jasper, my 2-year-old Labrador retriever, often jumps on me. His feet sometimes muddy my clothes,... Read More

5 Things To Know About the Supreme Court Case Threatening Doctors Providing Emergency Abortion Care May. 27, 2024

Rights & Resistance with the ACLU

The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in Idaho v. United States and Moyle v. United States... Read More

The Power of a Strawberry May. 24, 2024

Nutrition News

While I don't believe in superfoods, I do think there are foods we should choose more often to inclu... Read More

Does Older Equal Happier? May. 24, 2024

Positive Aging

Like most baby boomers, I had always embraced the "Forever Young" mantra of Bob Dylan and Rod Stewar... Read More

Drinking and Urinating Excessively May Signal Diabetes May. 23, 2024

Ask the Vet

Q: Can cats develop diabetes? Our cat, Fred, is drinking and urinating more than usual, very much li... Read More

Getting Curious Instead of Getting Defensive May. 20, 2024

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: After reading the letter from "Family Friend," who is concerned about the development of... Read More

Fiber Benefits May. 17, 2024

Nutrition News

Want to make a simple change that will help you have a healthier diet? Eat more fiber. Most of us si... Read More

Joy Cometh in the Morning May. 17, 2024

Erick Erickson

Last Friday, 3,943 miles south of the North Pole, here in Macon, Georgia, the Northern Lights were v... Read More

Ways to Face Hard Times May. 17, 2024

Positive Aging

By the time you have celebrated your 50th birthday, it's a pretty safe bet you have gotten several d... Read More

Don't Ignore Dog's Animal Hospital Aggression May. 16, 2024

Ask the Vet

Q: Harley, my 3-year-old bulldog mix, doesn't go to the veterinarian often because he gets aggressiv... Read More