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Kaisa Johnson attempts to clean Otto the Great Dane in her redesigned laundry room in the basement of her home in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (Shari L. Gross/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) For article on barkitecture
Home & Garden

‘Barkitecture’ for the Dogs in Our Homes

Pooch-pampering amenities can ease owners’ lives, too

By Nancy Ngo, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) | June 23, 2023
A couple on a date, by Yuri Arcurs. A woman kept encountering disagreeable men on dates and wrote “Ask Amy” for guidance. Did the advice columnist's words of wisdom help?
Advice for Life

Meeting Too Many Disagreeable Men on Dates

Wondering what she was doing wrong, woman asked Amy for advice

By Amy Dickinson | June 23, 2023
stethoscope and a prostate cancer ribbon, by Serezniy. Prostate cancer treatment resulted in erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence – High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) changed that.
Health

HIFU Marks a New Day for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer

June 20, 2023
fresh tomatoes and corn at a farmers market produce stand, from Maria Dryfhout. Summer vegetables at farmers markets offer tasty benefits. Use these tips for picking and storing corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini.
Health

Make the Most of Summer Vegetables

Finding and storing these bundles of taste and nutrition

By EatingWell.com | June 16, 2023
Sad middle-aged women hugging, by motortion. For article on considering a DNA disclosure and family secrets.
Advice for Life

Considering a DNA Disclosure

A cousin wonders about telling the truth, since no one else will

By Amy Dickinson | June 16, 2023
a to-do list with a reminder to schedule colonoscopy, from Wirestock. Who is at risk for colon cancer, who should be screened, and what are the screening options? Dr. Johanna Chan of the Mayo Clinic has answers.
Health

Risk for Colon Cancer

Advances in screening

By Johanna Chan, M.D., Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida | June 9, 2023
three middle-aged friends, women laughing and man looks slightly concerned, from Photographer London. A new partner enters a long-time pair of couples and a concerned friend sees a red flag. Should they accept the new friend? Ask Amy answers.
Advice for Life

Accept the New Friend Despite a Red Flag?

A new partner enters a long-time pairing of couples

By Amy Dickinson | June 9, 2023
agitated woman looking at cell phone at home in the evening, from Info723783. She’s dating at 45 and Facebook makes her feel like a kid, and not in a good way! See what Ask Amy says about social media and adult dating.
Advice for Life

Social Media and Adult Dating

Feeling the angst of adolescence decades later

By Amy Dickinson | June 2, 2023
The neighborhood feral cats are using a woman’s backyard as their litter box. Now her dog can’t roam the yard freely. Is there a solution? Image by Kevin Patrick.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Feral Cats Spoiling a Dog Owner’s Backyard

Is there really a way to keep out cats?

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 31, 2023
minimalist bedroom, with no decorations, from ArchitectureVIZ. A woman operates in compulsive decluttering mode and accuses her fiancé of hoarding. Can they really live together? See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Neat Freak Vs. Collector

Can this couple live together successfully?

By Amy Dickinson | May 26, 2023

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