Family

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
two young veterinarians with a husky. Photo by Vadimgozhda Dreamstime. Writer Nick Thomas offers a tongue-in-cheek look at how to choose a vet, notably six warning signs that alert you to walk out immediately!
Humor

How to Choose a Vet

Or, the top 10 warning signs – a humorous take on the decision

By Nick Thomas | April 25, 2022
husband and wife argument at home. Photo by Iakov Filimonov Dreamstime. He’s a good husband, but he won’t let his wife travel. See what Ask Amy tells this woman who feels trapped by her controlling husband.
Advice for Life

Wife Feels Trapped by Controlling Husband

He threatens divorce if she ‘dares’ to take a trip

By Amy Dickinson | April 22, 2022
Sad mature man. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. The writer was devastated after his ex-partner’s sudden death. Was he wrong to be mourning the death of an ex? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

Mourning the Death of an Ex

‘Was I wrong to grieve my ex-partner’s loss?’

By Amy Dickinson | April 12, 2022
"Zoodles" - noodles made from zucchini. Pasta may not be as unhealthy as we thought, and we can add these pasta alternatives to our plate for better health and tasty variety.
Food & Drink

Pasta Alternatives for Health and Variety

From whole wheat to ‘zoodles,’ here’s how to supplement this favorite food

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | April 8, 2022

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