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Q: A houseguest watched me refill my dog's food and water bowls without washing them, my usual proce... Read More

Fiber Benefits Sep. 05, 2025

We all know that fiber — and even more fiber — is beneficial. Scientists are now studyin... Read More

Ways to Face Hard Times Sep. 05, 2025

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

Many Animals Have White Bellies Sep. 04, 2025

Q: I notice that many cats have white bellies and some also have white paws, even when the rest of t... Read More

Healthy Eating and Food Costs Aug. 29, 2025

Most of us are painfully aware that food costs in the past year have risen. A survey by The Hartman ... Read More

Marilyn Murray Willison has had a varied career as a six-time nonfiction author, columnist, motivational speaker and journalist in both the U.K. and the U.S. She is the author of The Self-Empowered Woman blog and the award-winning memoir "One Woman, Four Aug. 29, 2025

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

Ensure Hamster Is Friendly Before Adopting Aug. 28, 2025

Q: How do we find a nice hamster for our daughter? A friend of hers has a hamster that bites, and we... Read More

59 and Counting Aug. 28, 2025

Aging With Strength

Today I woke up 59. Not Paul, 58, anymore. I'm now Paul 5.9, if we're being Silicon Valley about it.... Read More

Building Muscle Later in Life Aug. 22, 2025

The older we get, the more we should focus on muscle mass and not just the number on the scale. In h... Read More

Addiction Among Older Americans Aug. 22, 2025

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

Long Fingernails Harbor Germs Aug. 21, 2025

Q: At my Yorkshire terrier's recent wellness visit, we saw a new veterinarian, a woman with surprisi... Read More

Remember the MIND Diet Aug. 15, 2025

A study published recently has some good news for those having trouble remembering things: You can e... Read More

Driving After 65 Aug. 15, 2025

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

Tabby a Common Feline Coat Pattern, Not a Breed Aug. 14, 2025

Q: What's the difference between a tabby and a tiger cat? Is a tabby a purebred cat? A: Tabby is not... Read More

Plants on the Plate Aug. 08, 2025

We hear a lot about a plant-forward diet these days: Eat more plants and lower your risk of cancer. ... Read More

The Big Move: Part 2 Aug. 08, 2025

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

Keep Mothballs Out of the Garden Aug. 07, 2025

Q: Bradley, our young indoor-outdoor cat, recently experienced a bout of vomiting, lethargy and seiz... Read More

The Death Charts That Could Save Your Life Aug. 07, 2025

Aging With Strength

My father had no business dying at 74. He slipped on ice in a restaurant parking lot on a bitter-col... Read More

Eating Before Bed Aug. 01, 2025

What about that late-night snack? Is it OK to eat and then go to bed? Will it make you gain weight? ... Read More

The Big Move: Part 1 Aug. 01, 2025