Family

Better than New book cover from Patagonia Books
Annie Tobey

‘Better Than New: A Recycle Tale’

Patagonia’s first children’s book encourages hope for improving our world

By Annie Tobey | May 18, 2022
In recent years, there's been a dramatic increase in genetic testing. The Harvard Health Blog looks at genetic testing: the pros and cons, times it may be indicated, types of testing, etc.
Health

Is Genetic Testing a Good Idea?

Here are the basics you should know

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | May 13, 2022
stressed woman at work photo by. Dark1elf Dreamstime. For article on fighting ageism in the workplace.
Family

How to Fight Back Against Ageism in the Workplace

A hidden discrimination that should be faced and changed

By Charlie Fletcher | May 11, 2022
keyboard with a dance floor in the background, including a bride and groom dancing, wedding reception band photo by wideonet Dreamstime. Whether planning your wedding reception or hosting the event for a son or daughter, this wedding reception band checklist and tips can help.
Family

Wedding Reception Band Checklist

Tips to consider

May 11, 2022
sisters photo by Noriko Cooper Dreamstime. A worried older sister wants to counsel her younger sister. Should big sis try to fix her flawed sibling? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

A Flawed Sibling: To Fix or Not to Fix?

‘It is obvious that she is the problem. How can I discuss this with her?’

By Amy Dickinson | May 10, 2022
four female friends around a kitchen table consoling one unhappy friend. photo by Ian Allenden Dreamstime. Forged when kids were young, fading since: in the seasons of friendship, is it time to end this one-sided affair? See what “Ask Amy” says. 
Advice for Life

Seasons of Friendship

Is it time to move on from this one-sided association?

By Amy Dickinson | May 6, 2022
Green powders that you can mix into liquid are all the rage these days. Drinkable greens are trendy, but are they healthy? We dove into the science around green powder drinks to see if they are worth the money.
Food & Drink

Are Drinkable Greens Healthy or Just Disgusting?

A look behind the science around these green powders

By Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, EatingWell.com | May 6, 2022
unhappy senior couple at home in kitchen, with their backs to each other. After 46 years, her good, solid, loving husband is leaving and she is blindsided by this sudden divorce. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson says in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
Advice for Life

Wife Blindsided by Sudden Divorce

And he has always been such a good partner, too

By Amy Dickinson | April 29, 2022
empty grocery store shelves during pandemic in Stanton CA USA photo by Wirestock Dreamstime. While the pandemic has changed many of us in a variety of ways, the experience for this man has triggered food hoarding. He doesn’t overeat, but he can’t stop buying more food. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson says in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
Advice for Life

Pandemic Triggers Food Hoarding

He doesn’t overeat, but he can’t stop buying more food

By Amy Dickinson | April 26, 2022
happy senior woman on sofa, drinking tea to preserve health
Health

No Matter the Age or Stage — Health & Medical Safety Matter

April 25, 2022

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