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Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats Mar. 26, 2026
Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have denta... Read More
Diet and Cancer Mar. 20, 2026
By 2040, there will be 29.5 million new cancer cases each year in the United States, according to th... Read More
Stroke 101: Part 1 Mar. 20, 2026
I never run out of ideas for my column because the topic of positive aging covers so many aspects of... Read More
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
We're Moving Too Fast and It's No Longer Working Mar. 19, 2026
Nobody seems happy anymore. Not sustainably so. The people I know who come closest are the ones who'... 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
