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You hear a lot about ultra-processed foods these days. They have become the new thing to avoid. But ... Read More

Are Your Finances in Order? Jul. 26, 2024

My new personal hero is New York Times science writer John Schwartz, but the reason I admire him so ... Read More

To Prevent Bites, Teach Children to Respect Dogs Jul. 25, 2024

Q: We recently adopted Tucker, a young, neutered, mixed-breed dog. We don't know how he behaves arou... Read More

Healthier To Go Jul. 19, 2024

Do the words "healthy" and "takeout" even belong together? They can. Like everything else concerning... Read More

Can a Broken Heart Kill You? Jul. 19, 2024

I had never heard of what is officially labeled "broken heart syndrome" until a friend of mine colla... Read More

Adopting 'Special Needs' Cats Can Be Rewarding Jul. 18, 2024

Q: Ever since my cats died, my home has felt empty and lonely. The local cat rescue is offering for ... Read More

Mighty Magnesium Jul. 12, 2024

I'm often asked if you need to take a particular supplement. Magnesium seems to be especially popula... Read More

Life Reimagined Jul. 12, 2024

Wouldn't it be nice to think of getting older as exhilarating rather than terrifying? Learning to ac... Read More

Secondhand Smoke Causes Cancer in Cats Jul. 11, 2024

Q: Tao, our 11-year-old part-Siamese cat, was diagnosed with lymphoma. He has always been an active,... Read More

Added Versus Natural Sugars Jul. 05, 2024

If there's a new villain in town, it's sugar. That's because a little goes a long way, but too much ... Read More

Genius Foods Jul. 05, 2024

It's no secret that when I come across an amazing book, I feel compelled to sing its praises to anyo... Read More

Battery Ingestion Can Cause Severe Damage Jul. 04, 2024

Q: We're pretty sure our dog, Holly, ate a remote control with its batteries, because we can't find ... Read More

Heart Health Jun. 28, 2024

It seems counterproductive to lower your cholesterol (a fat) by eating healthy fats (omega-3 and mon... Read More

Forget Downsizing Jun. 28, 2024

For many of my baby boomer peers, the most-dreaded activity on the horizon is the possibility of bei... Read More

Ear Mites Contagious to Pets, Not People Jun. 27, 2024

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from rea... Read More

Grilling Safely Jun. 21, 2024

Many of us keep our grill handy all year long, but we typically use it more in the summer months. As... Read More

'Ageless Soul' Jun. 21, 2024

Back in 1982, Thomas Moore published the first of more than 20 books about the human condition. You ... Read More

Declawed Cats Suffer Chronic Pain Jun. 20, 2024

Q: I recently adopted a kitten named Joy from a rescue that prohibits declawing. When I signed the a... Read More

Whole Grains and Your Heart Jun. 14, 2024

Since the prevalence of the Atkins and keto diets, carbs have gotten a bad rap. The truth is, the ri... Read More

Why You Don't Want to Be a Couch Potato Jun. 14, 2024