The right way to say ‘I’m sorry’
By Jane E. Brody Most people say “I’m sorry” many times a day for a host of trivial affronts—accidentally bumping into someone or failing to hold open a door. These apologies are easy and usually readily accepted, often with a response like, “No problem.”
Getting specific about dizziness
By Jane E. Brody Dizziness is not a disease but rather a symptom that can result from a huge variety of underlying disorders or, in some cases, no disorder at all.
A number that may not add up
By Jane E. Brody In July 1998, the US National Institutes of Health changed what it means to be overweight, defining it as a body mass index of 25 or greater for adults.
The drawbacks of puppy love
By Jane E. Brody A few years ago, I came across a sign in the window of a pet store.
Life with a dog
By Jane E. Brody What are the health benefits of keeping pets?
The perils of toughing it out
By Jane E. Brody Is pain a normal part of ageing?