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Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth h... Read More

Taming a Sweet Tooth Oct. 03, 2025

Most of us know we probably need to cut back on the added sugars we consume, but how do you do that ... Read More

Why You Don't Want to Be a Couch Potato Oct. 03, 2025

It's no secret that whatever our age happens to be, physical exercise is essential. But the sad fact... Read More

Antlers and Other Hard Chews Break Dogs' Teeth Oct. 02, 2025

Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started licking her lips and grinding ... Read More

More Whole Grains Sep. 26, 2025

A new study tracking eating habits between 2003 and 2018 finds we're not eating enough whole grains ... Read More

Gratitude Attitude: Part 2 Sep. 26, 2025

Are you having a down day? When that happens, oftentimes it can be all too easy for us to tell ourse... Read More

Don't Feed Neighborhood Pets Sep. 25, 2025

Q: Eddie, our neighbor's indoor-outdoor cat, is very sweet. He often visits us while we're sitting o... Read More

Are You Feeling Groggy? Sep. 19, 2025

We've all had those days where we just can't seem to wake up — and when we do, we still feel t... Read More

Gratitude Attitude: Part 1 Sep. 19, 2025

After reaching the age of 50, many of us fall into the trap of thinking that everything was better "... Read More

Raccoon Distemper Transmissible to Dogs Sep. 18, 2025

Q: Our dogs killed a raccoon that looked rabid, and we took it away from them. The county animal ser... Read More

Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss Sep. 12, 2025

The Mediterranean diet may just be the most studied diet pattern we know. It consistently rates as a... Read More

Does Older Equal Happier? Sep. 12, 2025

Like most baby boomers, I had always embraced the "Forever Young" mantra of Bob Dylan and Rod Stewar... Read More

Scrub Pet's Food and Water Bowls Daily Sep. 11, 2025

Q: A houseguest watched me refill my dog's food and water bowls without washing them, my usual proce... Read More

Travel 'Well' to These Global Retreat Destinations Sep. 06, 2025

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By Nicola Bridges Wellness is a priority for all of us, and travel industry data is proving it. The ... Read More

Fiber Benefits Sep. 05, 2025

We all know that fiber — and even more fiber — is beneficial. Scientists are now studyin... Read More

Ways to Face Hard Times Sep. 05, 2025

By the time you have celebrated your 50th birthday, it's a pretty safe bet you have gotten several d... Read More

Many Animals Have White Bellies Sep. 04, 2025

Q: I notice that many cats have white bellies and some also have white paws, even when the rest of t... Read More

Healthy Eating and Food Costs Aug. 29, 2025

Most of us are painfully aware that food costs in the past year have risen. A survey by The Hartman ... Read More

Marilyn Murray Willison has had a varied career as a six-time nonfiction author, columnist, motivational speaker and journalist in both the U.K. and the U.S. She is the author of The Self-Empowered Woman blog and the award-winning memoir "One Woman, Four Aug. 29, 2025

People over the age of 50 used to lament that they found themselves attending more funerals than wed... Read More

Ensure Hamster Is Friendly Before Adopting Aug. 28, 2025