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Q: I adopted a pit bull who had lost one ear in the fighting ring, so I named him van Gogh. He is a ... Read More

Whole Grains and Health May. 01, 2026

I'm learning more and more about the importance of including whole grains in our diet. A recently re... Read More

Are You a Grandparent? May. 01, 2026

If you are a baby boomer, chances are you are also a grandparent. And the reason I'm so sure about t... Read More

Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than 'Free' Cat Apr. 30, 2026

Q: I am ready to get a cat. During the upcoming "kitten season," there will be plenty of free kitten... Read More

Think You're in Great Shape? Try Using the Floor Apr. 30, 2026

The floor costs nothing, which is why the longevity industry has no interest in telling you about it... Read More

Healthy Diet, Healthy Baby Apr. 24, 2026

We know that what we eat matters. The right foods can also help promote a healthy pregnancy. That's ... Read More

Do You Have a Donor Card? Apr. 24, 2026

When I was a young adult driving in California, I rarely gave my donor card a thought. Back then, it... Read More

Many Reasons Dogs Prefer Certain People Apr. 23, 2026

Q: Our dog Pearl seems to prefer my wife to me, and that hurts my feelings. Do you know why? Can I d... Read More

Lifting Weights Makes Your Brain Look Younger Apr. 23, 2026

Two studies landed in February that, taken together, may just motivate you to pick up a barbell, a c... Read More

Weight Loss and Aging Apr. 17, 2026

The older we get, it seems the harder it is to lose weight. And the majority of us fight this battle... Read More

How to Be a Superager Apr. 17, 2026

When I first learned that most people begin to experience a subtle but measurable decline in memory ... Read More

Cat's Lymphoma Not Contagious Apr. 16, 2026

Q: My cat has lymphoma. I know humans also get this type of cancer. Is it possible for my cat to giv... Read More

When Everything is Awful, Tumble into Kindness Apr. 16, 2026

The United States is the only country in a 25-nation Pew Research survey where a majority of people ... Read More

What You Drink Matters Apr. 10, 2026

For all of us, what we choose to drink makes a difference. A new study highlights how important drin... Read More

Do You Have Insomnia? Apr. 10, 2026

There used to be an old wives' tale that suggested older people needed a lot less sleep than younger... Read More

Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels Apr. 09, 2026

Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just l... Read More

Walking for Health Apr. 03, 2026

Sometimes we make things harder than they need to be. If one of your goals is to be healthier, try w... Read More

Seventy Apr. 03, 2026

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

Dog's Red Eye Needs Immediate Care Apr. 02, 2026

Q: My dog recently developed a red eye. What causes this? Should I try putting human eye drops in hi... Read More

Ditch the Bar Squat -- Your Back Will Thank You Apr. 02, 2026