Family

A sad kitty for pet advice column on grieving cats
Cathy M Rosenthal

Grieving Cats and Friendly Feral Feline

Can cats suffer at the loss of a family member?

August 13, 2026
This tired retired couple is too old to host. Wavebreakmedia
Advice for Life

Too Old to Host, Too Polite to Decline

Can they tell their guests ‘no more’?

August 7, 2026
A man at his computer is unhappy at work but nervous for the second act. Massimo Parisi.
Advice for Life

Nervous for the Second Act

Should he or shouldn’t he change jobs?

By R. Eric Thomas | August 6, 2026
Grandmother plays with kids while third grandma and granddad look on dejectedly. Image by ChatGPT
Advice for Life

Grandmom Comes Between Kids and ‘Third Grandma’

She keeps the other grandparents from bonding with the kids

By R. Eric Thomas | July 31, 2026
Annoying man asking inappropriate questions, and listeners show their annoyance. Creatista
Advice for Life

Stopping the Inappropriate Questions

Is it possible to stop someone who doesn't know the limits of decency?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 24, 2026
maintaining muscle while losing fat using an outdoor weight-training machine. Wirestock
Health

Tips for Maintaining Muscle While Focusing on Fat Loss

Helping to ensure benefits without negative side effects

By Andrew Jagim, Ph.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | July 23, 2026
Cats on counter. Olgarimaschewvsckaya
Cathy M Rosenthal

Cats on Counters and Dogs Home Alone

Pet owner concerns

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | July 20, 2026
neighbors are rude to a man with autism so he's sad as he sits outside on a fallen log. Ben Bibikov
Advice for Life

Neighbors Rude to Man with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The neighbors should know better, but what’s he to do?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 16, 2026
Nice glass broken by a well-meaning but not-so-helpful guest.
Advice for Life

Well-Meaning But Not-So-Helpful Guest

Two broken glasses and food particles and lipstick on dishes

By R. Eric Thomas | July 15, 2026
A man holds his head on a plane, needing remedies for motion sickness. Options include special wristbands, funny-looking glasses, and a new drug to curb vomiting. (Dreamstime/TCA)
Health

Remedies for Motion Sickness

What works?

By Julie Corliss, Harvard Heart Letter | July 13, 2026

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