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Puppy's Hernia Needs Surgical Repair Jun. 18, 2026
Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, ... Read More
Vitamin C for Your Muscles Jun. 12, 2026
Those of us over 30 lose approximately 3% to 8% of our skeletal muscle mass each decade, and more ov... Read More
Why I Don't Plan to Stop Drinking Alcohol Jun. 12, 2026
Is a glass of wine with dinner going to increase your chance of getting cancer or another serious il... Read More
Cats' Tails Tell Tales Jun. 11, 2026
Q: I am about to adopt a cat, my first. I want to understand what my new cat is trying to tell me th... Read More
Loneliness: People Do Need People Jun. 09, 2026
Ashley, North Dakota, is a small farming town where the local diet leans hard on sausage, deep-fried... Read More
Foods and Depression Jun. 05, 2026
It may come as a surprise, but what we choose to eat can affect our mood. And as we head into the ho... Read More
Blue Zones: Part I Jun. 05, 2026
It's no secret that I've been labeled an alternative health advocate for most of my adult life. Ther... Read More
Canine Influenza Very Contagious Jun. 04, 2026
Q: My dog's annual physical is coming up soon, and my veterinarian is sure to recommend the flu shot... Read More
Sex After 50 Changes A Lot -- Most Changes Are Fixable Jun. 04, 2026
I spent the last few weeks reading everything credible I could find on sex after 50, and the cleares... Read More
Quality Plants May. 29, 2026
I've been around long enough to remember when vegetarian diets were all the rage. Now we call them p... Read More
Meet With a CAPS Professional Now May. 29, 2026
The number of people in America who are over the age of 65 is expected to double during the next 25 ... Read More
2-Pound Kittens Ready For Vaccinations May. 28, 2026
Q: I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine their ag... Read More
Don't Trust the Headlines About Sleep Research May. 28, 2026
Two sleep studies recently showed up in the nuance-free spin machine known as digital media, and the... Read More
Weight Loss by the Numbers May. 22, 2026
When I see someone serious about losing weight, they typically have a habit of tracking their calori... Read More
Meet Brenda Milner May. 22, 2026
If you're like me, you probably experience plenty of days when you feel as if you are simply too old... Read More
Guinea Pigs Need Vitamin C in Diet May. 21, 2026
Q: Next month, my daughter's friend will move away and give us her guinea pig. Miss Piggy will be ou... Read More
The 150-Minute-a-Week Fitness Lie May. 21, 2026
The 150-Minute Lie The most repeated number in adult fitness — 150 minutes a week of moderate-... Read More
Whole Grains for Health May. 15, 2026
Keep the whole grains coming. Not only do they help with diabetes, but new research finds they may i... Read More
How To Have a Great Smile May. 15, 2026
When I share my thoughts on growing older gracefully with my readers, it's important for everyone to... Read More
Powerful Fruits and Vegetables May. 14, 2026
Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother i... Read More
