Margaret Nesbitt

Columnist Margaret Nesbit writes about losing her beloved dog while at nearly the same time being treated to the birth a bird.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Ventura County offers lots of learning opportunities, and this columnist took advantage of a chance to learn about astronomy.

Much has been written about television icon Dick Clark since his death. I met him just once, but he made quite an impression on me. I was a guest on a television show airing live from the NBC studios in ...

Columnist Margaret Nesbitt previews the National Day of Prayer.

Seniors who like to read can find a wealth of information in books and periodicals to improve their lives, columnist Margaret Nesbitt says.

Some recent scam alerts and a telephone survey prompt columnist Margaret Nesbitt to warn readers to be on the alert for scammers.

My house is a buzz of activity these days. Each year I try to plant tomatoes and daffodils in my garden. You can explain the tomatoes away by thinking that I simply enjoy picking them and sprinkling them with olive ...

You think it is over. The prodding, the injections and the X-rays have stopped. Your doctor has said you are well enough to leave the hospital. You are happy but find the nurse's instructions on what you should do when ...

Research shows that a compassionate attitude toward others improves our mental and physical health.

It is that time of the year when people are thinking of vacations. Most people spend less time planning their health on their vacation than they do on their car care. However, many vacations have been spoiled by a health ...

Do you itch? Most of us do at some time and rarely think twice. However, if the itch continues or the area becomes inflamed, we rightly become concerned. Itching could result from an insect bite, allergy or even eczema. However, ...

Older drivers often have trouble fitting into their cars. Senior columnist Margaret Nesbitt writes about a program designed to help.

I have always loved food buffets. You can taste a little of this and that, and decide which you like best. This particular offering is delicious and a challenge to the palate. This one, however, is lacking something, maybe a ...

Senior columnist Margaret Nesbitt writes about the benefits of vitamin K. The benefits extend beyond helping with blood clotting.

Do you remember the days when you went to the hospital if you needed any kind of surgery? Just 30 years ago, nearly 90 percent of surgeries were performed in the hospital, and most required a night or more's stay. ...