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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
When Uncharacteristic Behavior Signals an Underlying Health Issue Jun. 17, 2024
Dear Annie: Not quite 20 years ago, I worked for a local authority mental health agency with about 6... 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
It's no secret that whatever our age happens to be, physical exercise is essential. But the sad fact... Read More
The Gift of Sobriety Jun. 13, 2024
Dear Annie: My daughter is the co-owner of a salon in Florida. All the folks there work extremely ha... Read More
Treatments Help Dogs With ALS-Like Disease Jun. 13, 2024
Q: Gretchen, our 9-year-old German shepherd, recently developed hind leg weakness. Her veterinarian ... Read More
Sleep and Dementia Jun. 07, 2024
Many of us have had loved ones debilitated by dementia. My father-in-law suffered for eight years; m... Read More
Gratitude Attitude: Part 2 Jun. 07, 2024
Are you having a down day? When that happens, oftentimes it can be all too easy for us to tell ourse... Read More
Addressing Mental Health in the Church, Part 1 Jun. 07, 2024
Toward the end of May my pastor, Overseer S.D. Carter, began a mental health series for our church, ... Read More
Matted Cat May Be In Pain Jun. 06, 2024
Q: Our 12-year-old cat, Chia, is matted over her low back, just above her tail. What is causing the ... Read More
Gratitude Attitude: Part 1 May. 31, 2024
After reaching the age of 50, many of us fall into the trap of thinking that everything was better "... Read More
Turn Away From Dog Jumping on You May. 30, 2024
Q: Jasper, my 2-year-old Labrador retriever, often jumps on me. His feet sometimes muddy my clothes,... Read More
