Dear Paw’s Corner: I’ve made a resolution that I hope will resonate with many of your readers. My cat, Gerard, is six years old and has become very overweight. I can barely pick him up! Since October, I have been working with Gerard’s veterinarian to manage his weight, and things are turning around....

Exercise is an important component of overall health. Experts say that adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise each week, along with muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week. Some believe h...

Here we are, ready to wrap up another year. And there’s a new one just around the corner. What can we learn from this year to help us in the next one? Many seniors have had a rough time financially, and it doesn’t look as though things are going to get better soon. Grocery costs have been a big part...

An average of 1 million tons of additional waste are produced each week during the holiday season. Whether it’s packaging materials, items that can’t be donated or single use items, we can all work to reduce our waste this time of year! Recycling Reminders Wrapping Paper – Wrapping paper is usually ...

Planners are my weakness during this time of year, when my thoughts are leaning into the annual calendar flip on Jan. 1. I drool over the expansive versions with pages of tiny reminder stickers, pockets for birthday cards and invitations, elegant pages with witty quotes, empty lines waiting to be fi...