Family

A senior man in a hospital bed. Despite being a childhood bully, no deathbed confession will be coming from this dying man, and he wants his brother to reframe the past. Image by Shane Cote
Advice for Life

No Deathbed Confession from Dying Brother

No regrets, he says, denying early ‘horrific’ actions

By R. Eric Thomas | January 31, 2025
Is weight gain from antidepressants inevitable? Which common antidepressants are more likely to add pounds, and how much does this matter? (Dreamstime/TCA)
Health

Weight Gain from Antidepressants

Must you choose between two negative outcomes?

By Maureen Salamon | January 27, 2025
Silhouette of a sad man sitting on the edge of his bed at night. By Andrei Lysenko. Concept of a family fixer who is ready to quit fixing
Advice for Life

Family Fixer Reaches the Breaking Point

‘I’m 45 and am simply exhausted’

By R. Eric Thomas | January 24, 2025
Worried man needs to learn to take control of anxiety. Image by Samwordley
Health

Take Control of Your Anxiety

Tried and true methods for getting a handle on worry and related effects

By Jill Christensen, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | January 20, 2025
puzzled couple looking at smartphone. on daughter-in-law has begun restricting grandparents’ contacts with her kids – their grandkids. by wavebreak media
Advice for Life

Mom Restricting Grandparents’ Contacts

Has ‘helicopter’ daughter-in-law gone too far?

By R. Eric Thomas | January 17, 2025
Two generations of a family doing a jigsaw puzzle together, illustrating two memory improvement strategies: tackling mentally challenging tasks and being socially engaged. By Pavelzhuravlev92
Health

Memory Improvement Strategies

Tips to help sharpen memory

By Howard LeWine, M.D. | January 15, 2025
Young woman and boyfriend visiting. Used with advice column on parents manipulating their daughter long distance.
Advice for Life

Manipulating Their Daughter Long Distance

And putting long-time friends in the middle of the conflict

By R. Eric Thomas | January 10, 2025
Trapped between siblings: two unhappy senior sisters on a park bench illustrate the family rift
Advice for Life

Sister Trapped Between Siblings

Twin sister refuses to help with brother’s care

By R. Eric Thomas | January 3, 2025
Easing in to meditation: a woman meditating in her living room. Image by Roman Samborskyi
Health

Easing In to Meditation

Tips to help you get started

By Howard LeWine, M.D. | December 27, 2024
Grumpy, angry friend in a coffee shop. Image by Anna Griessel
Advice for Life

Dealing with a Mean, Angry Friend

His behavior is stressful for others

By R. Eric Thomas | December 27, 2024

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