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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

Q: I'm thinking about teaching Cameo, my newly adopted young calico cat, to use the toilet instead o... Read More

Warning Signs of Undiagnosed Dementia Apr. 10, 2024

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I'm writing in response to the letter from "Brokenhearted Grandma," whose husband grew a... Read More

Happy To Be Here. Or There. Apr. 10, 2024

Wellnews

The financial advice outlet WalletHub has issued its annual list of the top 25 happiest cities in th... Read More

Struggles With Sweating Apr. 07, 2024

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I am 76 years old, have taught school for over 40 years and have given thousands of less... Read More

Food for Thought Apr. 05, 2024

What we eat really makes a difference in how we feel and our quality of life. Just this week, I cam... Read More

Parkinson's Apr. 05, 2024

Way back in the 1980s, I had the dream job of health and fitness editor at the Los Angeles Times Syn... Read More

Sterilized Dogs Live Longer Apr. 04, 2024