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A woman closes her eyes as she sips from a glass of red wine. Image by Antoniodiaz. Used with spouses' drinking differences advice column.
Advice for Life

Spouses’ New Drinking Differences

He’s changed, but she hasn’t changed – enough

By R. Eric Thomas | July 12, 2024
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Health

Recognizing and Supporting Someone with PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder can spring from many sources, and we can help

By Jackie Richter, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | July 10, 2024
Man cooking meats and vegetables on a grill outside. If you plan to grill, take steps to do so safely. These healthy grilling tips can help.
Health

Healthy Grilling Tips

Mind the grill and your health

By Matthew Kadey, Environmental Nutrition | July 5, 2024
R. Eric Thomas of Asking Eric posing in a beautiful outdoor setting
Advice for Life

Meet R. Eric Thomas of “Asking Eric”

A new advice columnist shares his insights

July 5, 2024
Ask Amy final picture, for Amy Dickinson's parting wisdom on her last column: She walks down the road to her home of Freeville, with snow-covered fields and a big red barn in the background
Advice for Life

Parting Words from Amy Dickinson

Gems of wisdom and reflections on ‘retirement’

June 30, 2024
Two older women friends hugging to console each other in sadness. Image by Yuri Arcurs. Ask Amy column saying to reach out to friends in need
Advice for Life

Reach Out to Friends in Need

Getting over the awkward

By Amy Dickinson | June 28, 2024
A nervous businesswoman with high-functioning anxiety. Image by Fizkes.
Health

Do You Have High-Functioning Anxiety?

Don’t worry, there’s hope!

By Linda Hubbard, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | June 26, 2024
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Cathy M Rosenthal

Plan for Your Pet’s Fourth of July

Independence Day isn’t a celebration for frightened pets

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | June 21, 2024
a couple at home on their couch, stewing from an argument. Image by Prostockstudio. A woman struggles to understand her future after her husband’s mid-life crisis.
Advice for Life

Life After Her Husband’s Mid-Life Crisis

Will life ever return to the way it was?

By Amy Dickinson | June 21, 2024
woman in gym using smartphone, perhaps using or promoting #fitspiration
Health

Can ‘Fitspiration’ Provide Fitness Guidance?

Using social media to find your exercise program

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | June 14, 2024

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