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Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic Mar. 19, 2026
Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E... Read More
The 'Easy Way Out' May Not Be So Easy After all Mar. 14, 2026
I've been hearing a lot lately about how it's "taking the easy way out" to use GLP-1s to lose weight... Read More
Colorful Diet for Your Eyes Mar. 13, 2026
In a sports nutrition class I teach at the University of Illinois Springfield, the role of nutrition... Read More
The Latest Research that Just Might Help You Live Healthier for Longer Mar. 13, 2026
A lot of noise gets made about aging well. Supplements, cold plunges, mitochondria, fasting windows ... Read More
Why Not Write Your Life? Mar. 13, 2026
When I'm not writing columns or working on my books, I devote a lot of time to helping seniors commi... Read More
Anti-anxiety Medication Helps Cat Relax at Animal Hospital Mar. 12, 2026
Q: My kitty Simba is a pussycat at home, but he turns into a lion every time we go to the animal hos... Read More
Psoriasis and Your Diet Mar. 06, 2026
Can what you eat help calm psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the skin? It's ide... Read More
Time to Rethink Gender Transition for Kids Mar. 06, 2026
Within the past few weeks, two major medical groups, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and th... Read More
Why a Men's Shed Is a Good Idea Mar. 06, 2026
It's no secret that many older men face serious challenges when it comes to healthy social connectio... Read More
Gastropexy Prevents Dog's Stomach From Twisting Mar. 05, 2026
Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family. Our veterinarian recommends that... Read More
What the Oldest Alive Can Teach the Rest of Us Mar. 05, 2026
The longevity industry now wants to sell you not only supplements and anti-sag skin treatments but a... Read More
Train for Travel to Avoid Vacation Injuries Mar. 01, 2026
By Alison Ramsey Packing and itinerary-planning are not the only preparations to consider when antic... Read More
Brain Health Feb. 27, 2026
Many of us know all too well the devastating effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. My father-... Read More
Longevity Literacy: The Modern Skill You Wish You Didn't Need Feb. 27, 2026
The billion-dollar longevity industry has a recurring problem: The people selling you health advice ... Read More
Why Social Interaction Is Essential Feb. 27, 2026
For years, researchers have known that everyone benefits from socialization —regardless of age... Read More
Simple Blood Test Detects Heart Disease in Cats Feb. 26, 2026
Q: Rambo, my 2-year-old cat, was breathing fast during his annual wellness exam. His veterinarian sa... Read More
A Younger Brain Feb. 20, 2026
Here's another win for the Mediterranean diet pattern. A new study finds that switching to a diet fu... Read More
Want a Job? Feb. 20, 2026
Do you remember the days when everyone seemed to retire on or before that ominous 65th birthday? Wel... Read More
Tail Docking Causes Communication Challenges and Pain Feb. 19, 2026
Q: Our Rottweiler has a docked tail, as do many dogs in the U.S. While watching a British dog show o... Read More
For $1 Million, You Can Be 'Immortal', Says Tech Bro Bryan Johnson Feb. 19, 2026
Bryan Johnson wants you to know he doesn't plan on dying. And if you have $1 million sitting around,... Read More
