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Looking over a woman's shoulder as she readers her tablet. Her husband snoops on her when she’s on her computer or smartphone, despite her requests for him not to. “Invaded” reader asks advice columnist Amy Dickinson to weigh in, in this edition of “Ask Amy.” Image
Ask Amy

Husband Snoops on Wife’s Electronics

He seems to think looking over her shoulder is fair game – despite her requests not to

By Amy Dickinson | May 20, 2022
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Food Finds

Tips for Cooking with Herbs

A powerful, easy, and tasty route to better health

By Mary-Jo Sawyer | May 20, 2022
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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. Image
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
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Family

How to Fight Back Against Ageism in the Workplace

A hidden discrimination that should be faced and changed

May 11, 2022
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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. Image
Ask Amy

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
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Ask Amy

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. Image
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.” Image
Ask Amy

Wife Blindsided by Sudden Divorce

And he has always been such a good partner, too

By Amy Dickinson | April 29, 2022

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