Good morning,
On this day in the year 73, the Masada fell to the Romans. In 1799, Napoleon drove the Ottoman Turks across the River Jordan. Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 and Marie Tussaud, founder of the famous wax museum, died on this date in 1850.
And this date marks the swan song for the Better Life blog, which is being discontinued in a reorganization of the site. The reporters whose work you've seen here, including Rita Rubin, Liz Szabo, Nanci Hellmich, Mary Brophy Marcus, Sharon Jayson, Michelle Healy and Steve Sternberg, will still be filing stories to the newspaper and to health.usatoday.com. Anne Godlasky, the online producer who wrote many items herself, will still be creating dynamic online presentations.
So don't touch that dial. Check out the Health and Behavior page. Look up your favorite reporters on the reporter index and you'll be directed to their stories. Or follow @USATODAYhealth on Twitter for the latest news and tips that we find around the Web. Don't forget to take this poll telling us which health issues you're most interested in (you can vote for more than one topic).
Some famous people are known for their last words. Humphrey Bogart was reported to have said, "I should never have switched from Scotch to martinis." Henry VIII is said to have exclaimed, "All is lost! Monks! Monks! Monks!" Neither seems quite appropriate for this moment, although each has its unique charms.
Perhaps the best sign-off is the phrase that has been part of this blog's title: "Wishing you well." Which we do.
--By Sue Kelly, USA TODAY