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I frequently use pseudonyms in my columns. To protect the innocent, of course. And the guilty —... Read More

We've Got Your Oil -- Now Come and Get It Nov. 07, 2026

My dad sent me a vat of olive oil from the village in Greece recently — by which I mean to say... Read More

Sleep and Dementia Nov. 06, 2026

Many of us have had loved ones debilitated by dementia. My father-in-law suffered for eight years; m... Read More

Flying the Frantic Skies Nov. 02, 2026

The worst thing about having status with an airline and getting frequent upgrades is that you come t... Read More

Marissa Mayer's AI is Solving the Wrong Problems Oct. 31, 2026

I don't know if you've read The New York Times article about Marissa Mayer, the former CEO of Yahoo,... Read More

The Power of a Strawberry Oct. 30, 2026

While I don't believe in superfoods, I do think there are foods we should choose more often to inclu... Read More

As Good as Shakespeare, Proust or Dr. Seuss Oct. 26, 2026

I never had strong feelings about John Denver or his music. "Country Roads" is a decent song. "Leavi... Read More

Ramaswamy Has Made a Very Poor Trade Oct. 24, 2026

What you put first, you will keep. After all, most of us wouldn't mind a bit more money, but when yo... Read More

Fiber Benefits Oct. 23, 2026

Want to make a simple change that will help you have a healthier diet? Eat more fiber. Most of us si... Read More

You Do NOT Want to Read This! Oct. 19, 2026

I'm warning you right now: Do NOT read this column. It contains information that YOU DO NOT WANT TO ... Read More

The Cost of Healthy Eating Oct. 16, 2026

My So-Called Millennial Life

News flash: You don't need special, expensive foods to build a healthy diet. Surprised? Most of us ... Read More

I'll Carry Your Sheep for You Oct. 11, 2026

Lately, my workout log has been giving me evidence I can feel proud of. I'm inching toward my bench ... Read More

Let Them Eat Cake -- and Candy, Too Oct. 10, 2026

I fell into a net loop watching old commercials the other day, reminiscing with videos of escapist C... Read More

Cooking Oils Versus Butter Oct. 09, 2026

With our health, it's the little decisions that make a big difference over time. A new study finds ... Read More

Bestsellers, Dead Authors and Baby-Eating Dingos Oct. 05, 2026

After Elon Musk took over Twitter, I started getting contacted there by bestselling authors, includi... Read More

Christa Pike and the Incomplete Justice of Death Oct. 03, 2026

Why do we kill? It's a question unlikely to ever be answered to any degree of satisfaction, but one... Read More

Make a Lifestyle Change Oct. 02, 2026

The statistics say that 1 in 3 U.S. adults is currently at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The ... Read More

What's Wrong With This Picture: The Sequel Sep. 28, 2026

At one point, I signed up with a giant phone company for almost everything: TV, internet, phone and ... Read More

Doctors, Don't Quit Your Day Jobs Sep. 26, 2026