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For Elderly, Dogs Can Be Blessing and Curse

Experts agree that canine companionship can help extend a senior’s life. But dog-induced falls can pose serious dangers, too.

The Joy Of Socks

While the shoe has long been considered vital to foot health, experts say the sock trumps souped-up rubber in keeping feet happy and healthy. Now, new technologies — such as footwear that fits like a glove to materials woven from corn — are helping the sock embrace a newfound importance.

Nipples on Mannequins: What’s the Point?

Store window mannequins do not nurse babies. So why are many of them sculpted with nipples? That fiberglass bit of anatomy has a lot of customers asking, “What’s the point?”

Fed up with Freud? Give Philosophy a Try

Psychotherapy is deeply entrenched to treat angst. But a new breed of counselor is offering philosophy as an alternative. It seems that Aristotle is finding a foothold where Freud fails.

Saying No to Poo. Shampoo, That Is.

The “no poo” movement has nothing to do with digestion. Instead, it’s about washing hair without shampoo, and converts claim the practice keeps them living green and looking good.