One of the latest buzz terms in the fitness industry is muscle confusion. That means you mix up your workouts so you never plateau in strength or cardiovascular...

As the temperatures drop, it’s a cue for some people to head indoors, take cover and sip cocoa. To the more health-conscious crowd, it means heading...

Eight years ago, I experienced my first retail Black Friday. I had been working at jcpenney.com for almost a year, and we were feverishly gearing up for...

Q:Where can I find a senior-friendly home telephone with big buttons and amplified sound? My 78-year-old mother has a difficult time hearing over the phone...

Q:Do you know about the “wet pajama” treatment for childhood eczema? Wet a pair of cotton pajamas and wring them out. Put them on the child,...

Q:Have you ever heard of ibuprofen helping men with prostate problems? I am a runner and frequently use ibuprofen after a long run. I discovered that on...

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Central Virginia’s Legal Information Network for Cancer held its fourth annual “It’s in the Bag” benefit auction Nov. 5 at the...

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Q:I have been using the same Medicare prescription-drug plan for four years, but my pharmacist told me I needed to switch to a different plan that fits...

Vintage Maymont, the 12th annual auction of travel, wine, entertainment and culinary treasures, was held Oct. 23 at The Jefferson Hotel to benefit the...

Guests took in Italian opera and the Belle Isle String Quartet while also enjoying watching living statues on Oct. 24 at Christian Youth Theater Richmond’s...

Q:What can you tell me about online dating? My 34-year-old daughter met her husband-to-be on the Internet and has been encouraging me to give it a try....

Q:I had a good laugh at the idea of putting soap under the sheet. Five weeks later, I am not laughing anymore. I have been on Requip for more than four...

I remember hearing that we should save the first 10 percent to 15 percent of our earnings. As a business, Southwest Airlines is known for spending less...

Q:There is a message circulating on the Web about putting an unpeeled onion in a room to attract flu viruses. Apparently, this is supposed to protect people...

Q:I’ve heard there are some government programs that help seniors make home improvements to reduce their energy bills this year. What can you tell...

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Q:I took bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to handle my horrible hot flashes. After taking it for three months, I started having pain in...

Arjun Sen credits his daughter with transforming him into a good father. Raka, his only child, has spent the past eight years “raising” him,...

Growing up in the Texas Hill Country, I was your typical all-American boy, playing sports and dreaming of reaching the Super Bowl, World Series or World...

Amid recent talk about how persistence and timing trump talent, I’ve pondered how we parents can help our children succeed at their endeavors while...

Q:I am a research scientist, so I like evidence. My husband is an architect who is a critical thinker and not about to fall prey to nonsense. He came down...

Q:Can you recommend a simple TV remote control for seniors? The one I currently have is so complex and hard to see I’m almost afraid to use it in...

When I was growing up, my parents were adamant about making sure we saved money any way and every day. This was borne out of necessity—my father...

I have never been a huge coffee drinker, but everyone in my family is. Growing up, there wasn’t a day that our single-cup coffee maker wasn’t...

Q:I’m interested in helping my 85-year-old grandfather make a recording of his memoirs. With the holidays approaching, I thought a CD or DVD of Grandpa...

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