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Did you have music lessons when you were a youngster? For most of the last century, it is reported, ... Read More

Prepare Now for Natural Disaster Dec. 12, 2024

Q: Climate change seems to be causing more hurricanes, flooding and wildfires than we had years ago.... Read More

Yogurt for Lower Blood Pressure Dec. 06, 2024

It's the holiday season, and your blood pressure may be rising — maybe it's the holiday stress... Read More

Seventy Dec. 06, 2024

For four very happy decades, a substantial part of my career was spent critiquing recently published... Read More

Ensure Internet Pharmacy Is Legitimate With '.pharmacy' Dec. 05, 2024

Q: Our six dogs and cats are on preventives throughout the year to protect them from heartworms, int... Read More

Tipping the Scales Nov. 29, 2024

Oh, that holiday weight gain — does it have to happen? Too many portions, constant nibbling, h... Read More

Stroke 101: Part 1 Nov. 29, 2024

I never run out of ideas for my column because the topic of positive aging covers so many aspects of... Read More

Wash Hands After Removing Tick From Pet Nov. 28, 2024

Q: What's the best way to remove a tick embedded in my dog Floyd's skin? I tried covering the tick w... Read More

Walking and Diabetes Nov. 22, 2024

Most of us wish for an easy fix for our health issues — a magic pill to lose weight or a magic... Read More

Why Not Write Your Life? Nov. 22, 2024

When I'm not writing columns or working on my books, I devote a lot of time to helping seniors commi... Read More

Praise Cat While Trimming Claws Nov. 21, 2024

Q: I recently adopted a cat named Max, and I need to learn about trimming his claws. What's the proc... Read More

Migraines and Your Diet Nov. 15, 2024

It seems diet has an effect on most of our ailments. The latest study confirms that what you eat can... Read More

Why a Men's Shed Is a Good Idea Nov. 15, 2024

It's no secret that many older men face serious challenges when it comes to healthy social connectio... Read More

Center for Pet Safety Tests and Certifies Pet Travel Equipment Nov. 14, 2024

Q: My seatbelt will help protect me if I'm involved in a car accident, and I want the same for my do... Read More

Slow Cooker Safety Nov. 08, 2024

This is the time we dust off the slow cooker and bring it center stage. It's perfect for those long-... Read More

Why Social Interaction Is Essential Nov. 08, 2024

For years, researchers have known that everyone benefits from socialization —regardless of age... Read More

Overweight Cats Risk Serious Disease Nov. 07, 2024

Q: My cat Fred's fat underbelly swings when he walks. I think it's cute, but his veterinarian says h... Read More

Fiber and Melanoma Nov. 01, 2024

Every now and then I come across a research article that makes me say, "Wow." Here's one of those on... Read More

Want a Job? Nov. 01, 2024

Do you remember the days when everyone seemed to retire on or before that ominous 65th birthday? Wel... Read More

How to Not Be Grumpy Oct. 25, 2024