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News flash: You don't need special, expensive foods to build a healthy diet. Surprised? Most of us ... Read More

Too Old to Marry? May. 10, 2024

People over the age of 50 used to lament that they found themselves attending more funerals than wed... Read More

More Grateful for Mom This Mother's Day May. 10, 2024

From the Desk of Dr. J

Mother's Day this year is extra special because for the first time in over two decades, I am spendin... Read More

Treat Cat to Outdoor Adventure With Cat-Safe Enclosure May. 09, 2024

Q: Monty, our indoor cat, often tries to escape from the house. We know he's safer inside, where he ... Read More

We Are Entering a New World of Caregiving May. 09, 2024

Froma Harrop

Is it fair to ask teenagers to give up sports and parties to care for parents or other older relativ... Read More

Approaching Healthy Eating May. 03, 2024

We're starting to get it. For the first time in five years, adults in the United States know the rig... Read More

Addiction Among Older Americans May. 03, 2024

Most Americans over the age of 50 are not strangers to the following names: Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin... Read More

Xylitol Artificial Sweetener Toxic to Dogs May. 02, 2024

Q: Hercules, the dog I recently adopted, needs to take medicine that isn't available as a chewable t... Read More

Banning Menthol Cigarettes Was Always a Bad Idea May. 02, 2024

Froma Harrop

The Biden administration recently stopped a plan to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes. The excellen... Read More

Cooking Oils Versus Butter Apr. 26, 2024

With our health, it's the little decisions that make a big difference over time. A new study finds ... Read More

Driving After 65 Apr. 26, 2024

Nobody wants to lose their independence, and losing the ability to drive can be one of the most pain... Read More

Hoarder Has Too Many Animals for Adequate Care Apr. 25, 2024

Q: My neighbor has more cats than I can count, so I assume she's a hoarder. Should I intervene? If s... Read More

Healthy Eating tips Apr. 19, 2024

I've given several presentations lately on "food as medicine" — meaning, eating for health. We... Read More

The Big Move: Part 2 Apr. 19, 2024

Whether you are thinking about moving in with an adult child because of your age, finances, loneline... Read More

Medications Can Diminish Dog's Sense of Smell Apr. 18, 2024

Q: I'm training my dog Roger for search and rescue, which requires him to use his nose. I noticed wh... Read More

I Yam What I Yam Apr. 17, 2024

Wellnews

Call it a spud spat or tater tiff, but in the back offices of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory C... Read More

Make a Lifestyle Change Apr. 12, 2024

The statistics say that 1 in 3 U.S. adults is currently at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The ... Read More

The Big Move: Part 1 Apr. 12, 2024

For years, comedians have joked about young adults being "slackers" who move back home and mooch off... Read More

Three Reasons Not to Toilet Train Your Cat Apr. 11, 2024