no body's perfect

In 2014 my doctor at the time ordered tests in an attempt to find the cause of my longtime gut problems (discussed in Trouble Down Below ). ...

I picture them as cobwebs­ — layer upon layer of cobwebs — binding my muscles, tying them to my bones, pinching sensitive nerves, but unlik...

One of the sad truths about aging is that you inevitably burn fewer calories than you did as a young person, even if you’re physically acti...

When our old cat Sadie Pearl died last year at almost 18 years of age, our 10-year-old, Rowan, was lonely and bored. My husband wanted to g...

Orthotics for problem feet, starting in my 40s, allowed me to do strenuous workouts and possibly to avoid later ankle, hip, and lower back ...

Bad news from last year’s DXA scan. My readings, which had floated around in osteopenia territory for years, had dropped. My right femur wa...

Garlic, along with leeks, onions, and other members of the alium family are among the top anti-cancer foods. Most people find it inconve...