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This Organization Is Near and Dear to My Heart Jan. 28, 2023
TEENS: It's a new year, and therefore time for me to present my annual endorsement, recommendation a... Read More
Dry January Leaves Behind Sobering Thoughts Jan. 27, 2023
For those of you who have successfully navigated Dry January without a slip up, your liver, heart an... Read More
Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than 'Free' Cat Jan. 26, 2023
Q: I am ready to get a cat. During the upcoming "kitten season," there will be plenty of free kitten... Read More
The 'M' in MD Doesn't Mean 'Man' Jan. 25, 2023
A recent study found that women physicians were more than twice as likely as their male colleagues t... Read More
Still Falling Short on Meeting the Health Needs of Veterans Jan. 20, 2023
As a U.S. Air Force veteran, past spokesperson for the U.S. Veterans Administration and Veteran Foun... Read More
Taming a Sweet Tooth Jan. 20, 2023
Most of us know we probably need to cut back on the added sugars we consume, but how do you do that ... Read More
Many Reasons Dogs Prefer Certain People Jan. 19, 2023
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
The Scoop on Scoping Jan. 18, 2023
The first randomized trial of colonoscopy screening is out and, well, it's a complicated picture. Th... Read More
Protein and Working Out Jan. 13, 2023
If your New Year's goal is to get into the habit of working out, you might be wondering if you need ... Read More
Why You Don't Want to Be a Couch Potato Jan. 13, 2023
It's no secret that whatever our age happens to be, physical exercise is essential. But the sad fact... Read More
Cat's Lymphoma Not Contagious Jan. 12, 2023
Q: My cat has lymphoma. I know humans also get this type of cancer. Is it possible for my cat to giv... Read More
Windows to the Heart Jan. 11, 2023
Using artificial intelligence tools, researchers studied retinal scans of 88,000 participants in a s... Read More
Wait Training at the Gym Jan. 10, 2023
On a normal day, I can usually score a parking spot at the health club within four spots of the door... Read More
Add a Healthy Habit Jan. 06, 2023
Welcome to 2023. Like millions of others, you may be embarking on a resolution for the New Year, per... Read More
Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels Jan. 05, 2023
Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just l... Read More
Good Things Come to Those Who Weight Jan. 04, 2023
OK, it's a new year, so this probably means you're back at the gym reintroducing yourself to staff. ... Read More
Attending the Wedding Shower with No Wedding Invite Jan. 02, 2023
Dear Annie: My grandson, "Billie" is 5 years old and still not potty trained. We have tried everythi... Read More
Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic Dec. 29, 2022
Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E... Read More
Yikes! Life Is Getting Shorter in America Dec. 28, 2022
It's one thing when government raises your taxes, suffocates your business with regulations or censo... Read More
