Q: My mother and my sister are both night owls who stay up late and sleep late the next morning. In our family we never thought anything of it. But now it turns out their sleeping habits are … more

When you or someone you love receives a diagnosis of cancer or other major illness, life is suddenly turned upside down. Fear and worry about the unknown are instantly present. Whether it is the … more

Growing up, Emily German looked up to her mother as a fierce role model who effortlessly juggled family, friends and a successful career."She was such a tough, powerful, strong woman. That is 100 … more

Nancy Baum Lipsitz remembers the night the pain began. She'd had a glass of white wine with a friend and went to bed with a terrible headache. The next day, she still felt horrible, the beginning of … more

Hello, dear readers! Once again, you've filled our overflowing mailbox with questions, concerns and some kind words (thank you, as always, for those), so let's get right to business: Q: I'm in my … more

If you're feeling short-changed because the sun now sets at about 4:30 p.m., consider this: The sun set for the last time this year on people in Barrow, Alaska, the nation's northernmost city, on … more

My father died on Christmas Day last year and was buried on New Year's Day in the sub-zero chill of a Nebraska cemetery. While I've come to terms with his death, comforted by the knowledge that he … more

Q: Does eating for one's blood type really work? For my own blood type, I am supposed to avoid foods like avocados, bananas, strawberries and many other foods that I would consider healthy choices. I … more

Do some children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyper-activity disorder really have the condition — or are they just young for their grade?That is the provocative question posed by a new … more

Q: What is considered a normal blood pressure for a person in their late 70s? My doctor said it should be in area of 120/80. But I have read that older persons' pressure may be higher — closer … more