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Worried about forgetfulness? It may be a problem you least suspect

With headlines trumpeting the rising rates of Alzheimer's disease, it's easy to get that distressing feeling that a misplaced coffee cup or forgotten dry cleaning might mean that you (or a loved one) are losing your mental edge or, worse, sliding inevitably toward dementia.

The cruise industry is stepping up to meet the needs of families traveling together

The facts are staggering: Every day 10,000 baby boomer Americans retire, and one out of five leisure travelers is a grandparent.

With changing laws, should we change the message?

My 17-year-old daughter went with friends last week to see her first R-rated movie: Neighbors. I was relieved when she forgot her ID and had to see something else. 

More than 10,000 people will enroll in Medicare every day over the next 10 years.

Are you one of them? Or do you know someone who is nearing this rite of passage?

It's not as complicated as it may seem.

Gum disease can spread illness throughout the body, but it's not too late for prevention

Gum disease is a silent scourge that not only affects your mouth but also your entire body, in insidious ways, often before you have any idea that it’s happening.

How do I know? It happened to me.

By the time I turned 40, I had severe periodontal disease and had started losing my teeth. I was also a heavy smoker, and I had developed Type 2 diabetes. At the time, more than 20 years ago, I had no idea that these things were all related, but research has since proven that smoking and periodontal disease are risk factors for diabetes, and that diabetes and smoking make the effects of periodontitis worse. As my own diabetes worsened, so did my gum disease, until I wound up with dentures.

These pack a serious nutritional punch, which may surprise you

Your parents probably told you the same thing you tell your own family: Eat your vegetables; they're good for you. And there are always certain veggies we focus on — leafy greens such as spinach, broccoli and the like.

But scientific research shows that some veggies that we often write off (celery and mushrooms, anyone?) are actually nutritional all-stars.

Read on to learn about the nutritional power of these seemingly ordinary vegetables — from helping reduce the risk of cancer to boosting your immune system.

One word of caution: The chemical compounds in these natural gems are so potent they can interfere with some prescription drugs. So if you're taking medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you add them.

Although American children still spend part of their days reading, they are spending less time doing it for pleasure than decades ago, with significant gaps in proficiency, according to a report released in early May.

The San Francisco-based nonprofit Common Sense Media, which focuses on the effects of media and technology on children, published the report, which brings together information from several national studies and databases.