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Scrub Pet's Food and Water Bowls Daily Sep. 11, 2025
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
Nominees Lie, Senators Close Eyes and America Pays Sep. 03, 2025
What's the point of Senate confirmation hearings? The testimony of nominees to judgeships and the ca... Read More
Mom's Dementia Is Taking a Toll on Relationship With Brother Sep. 01, 2025
Dear Annie: My brother and I are in our early 50s, and our mom has dementia. Our personal lives coul... 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
The Hidden Cause Behind a Loved One's Withdrawal Aug. 27, 2025
Dear Annie: Your column is a regular part of our home, and I truly appreciate the compassion and ins... Read More
Caring for My Husband, Battling His Family Aug. 23, 2025
Dear Annie: I met my husband three years ago, about eight months after he lost his first wife of 20 ... 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
RFK Jr.'s War on Vaccines and Public Health Continues Aug. 08, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to convince Americans that vaccines will hurt them. No matter what s... 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
