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Poet Robert Browning once wrote, "Grow old along with me!/ The best is yet to be." Today, I'd like t... Read More

Sterilizing Pet Rabbits Has Medical and Behavioral Benefits Apr. 10, 2025

Q: Our children were given two rabbits, and they'd like to know each bunny's sex before they name th... Read More

Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Apr. 04, 2025

I know I've written about this healthy way of eating before, but here's another reason to consider t... Read More

The Art of Aging: Part I Apr. 04, 2025

For four decades, I was lucky enough to be a professional book critic. Sometimes my reviews would ap... Read More

Cat's Silent Heart Disease Causes Painful Hind Leg Paralysis Apr. 03, 2025

Q: Latte, our 8-year-old indoor cat, suddenly started crying and pulling himself along on his front ... Read More

Lowering Your Blood Pressure Mar. 28, 2025

A few healthy lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your blood pressure numbers, according ... Read More

Flip-Flops After 50 Mar. 28, 2025

Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More

Dogs That Eat High-Fat Snacks Risk Pancreatitis Mar. 27, 2025

Q: Max, our 7-year-old terrier mix, lost his energy, stopped eating and started vomiting. His veteri... Read More

Spring Cleaning Your Diet Mar. 21, 2025

Living in the Midwest with its range of seasons, I have the annual task of switching my closet from ... Read More

90-Year-Old Newlyweds Mar. 21, 2025

Here's a story to help you feel young at heart no matter how old you happen to be. While paging thro... Read More

After Home Fire, Bathe Pet and Visit Veterinarian Mar. 20, 2025

Q: When our house caught fire, the firefighters rescued our cat, Jinx, so all of us were safe. They ... Read More

Celebrate a World of Flavors Mar. 14, 2025

That's the theme of National Nutrition Month this March. Highlighting March as National Nutrition Mo... Read More

The Silver Tsunami Mar. 14, 2025

Some population experts have referred to the increasing numbers of aging baby boomers as the "silver... Read More

Better Treatments For Nuisance Barking Than Devocalization Mar. 13, 2025

Q: We live in an apartment complex where many dogs bark. Some of the tenants want to require the own... Read More

The Road to Wellness: Paved with Red Lights and Vibration Plates Mar. 08, 2025

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I went in for what I call a "shake and bake" recently, cooking like a chicken in a rotisserie under ... Read More

Labels for Processed Foods Mar. 07, 2025

Ultra-processed foods seem to be the new thing to avoid, but in reality, the label may not correctly... Read More

LGBTQ Baby Boomers Mar. 07, 2025

Did you know that LGBTQ individuals in America represent approximately 4% of the population as of 20... Read More

Dog's Gastrointestinal Problem Can Cause Floor Licking Mar. 06, 2025

Q: Sheba, my 7-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog, has been licking the floors constantly for th... Read More

Protein For Older Adults Feb. 28, 2025

Can protein help you stay independent as you age? Protein is known to slow the loss of muscle mass. ... Read More

Caregiver Survival Guide Feb. 28, 2025