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Hand holding pills. Over-the-counter zinc supplements could be one way to make cold and flu season a bit easier. What can we do to prevent and treat seasonal illnesses? We look at zinc for colds and flu and Covid. Does it really work?
Health

Zinc for Colds and Flu – and Covid 19

Sure, but does it work?

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing | January 13, 2023
depressed woman, photo by Anna Griessel. If you’ve been struggling with depression for some time now, it may be tempting to turn to medication to cope with symptoms. However, there are plenty of other ways to overcome depression without medication
Health

6 Ways to Overcome Depression Without Any Medication

January 12, 2023
sad yellow cat. image by Addingwater. When an ill cat refuses to take his meds, is it OK? Pet advisor Cathy Rosenthal looks at quality of life for pets and the quality of death.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Quality of Life and Death for Pets

A cat refuses his meds, a vet shows no empathy, and Top 10 pet names

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 10, 2023
distressed woman Fizkes. As a recovering addict and a health and wellness coach, Dr. Peter Grinspoon has learned the importance of recognizing and defusing cognitive distortions.
Health

Tame Your Cognitive Distortions

How to recognize and manage these internal monsters

By Peter Grinspoon, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | January 6, 2023
an overcrowded garage full of stuff. Image by Joni Hanebutt. "Is my husband a hoarder?" a wife wonder. He collects more and tosses nothing – and she’s had it. See what Ask Amy advises.
Advice for Life

Is My Husband a Hoarder?

Wife is reaching the end of her sanity

By Amy Dickinson | January 6, 2023
two women chatting, outside, seated, with coffee. Image by Dean Bertoncelj. These 5 gratifying resolutions are easy and enjoyable, yet they can improve us from the inside out so we can achieve the external goals.
Health

Five Gratifying Resolutions for Any Day of the Year

Make yourself these easy and soulful promises, experts say

By Brittany Risher, RealSimple.com | January 4, 2023
Wald Disney World entrance. image by Lucy Clark. A cheating, soon-to-be ex came on the family vacation his wife was paying for, despite her disapproval. See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

Surprise! Ex Comes on the Family Vacation

Despite the soon-to-be ex-wife’s disapproval

By Amy Dickinson | December 30, 2022
Woman wiping his eyes from crying after quarrel with her husband at home. Photo by Ljupco. For Ask Amy article on a husband's family who ignores his new wife
Advice for Life

Husband’s Family Ignores His Not-So-New Wife

Eight years of marriage, and she might as well not exist

By Amy Dickinson | December 23, 2022
A cat in the snow. Image by Compuinfoto. Do you worry about stray cats during the cold of winter? These instructions for creating a winter cat shelter might help.
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Build a Winter Cat Shelter

An animal advisor weighs in on shelters and tear stains

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | December 21, 2022
sad man clutching his loved one's sweater. Image by Dmytro Zinkevych. Grief manifests in many forms – including clutter and hoarding. See how Ask Amy advises this man who feels stuck in grief.
Advice for Life

Stuck in Grief and Clutter

When grief seems here to stay

December 16, 2022

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