Family

A father and adult son chatting outside, for article on a son frustrated with his dad and silly questions. Image by Monkey Business Images.
Advice for Life

Frustrated with Dad’s Silly Questions

Dad could simply look the answers up online

By R. Eric Thomas | May 11, 2026
Granddad wants to bond with his grandkids but not hold them - and he looks awkward and the baby surprised. Aviahuismanphotography
Advice for Life

Granddad Wants to Bond with but Not Hold his Grandkids

Is he OK to want what he wants?

By R. Eric Thomas | May 8, 2026
Foods can affect seasonal allergies, as this woman sneezing in her kitchen can attest.
Health

Foods Can Affect Seasonal Allergies

6 foods that could make your seasonal allergies worse

By Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN | May 7, 2026
A man and woman taking a selfie - later, the husband is posting unflattering photos of his wife. Image by Monkey Business Images
Advice for Life

Husband Is Posting Unflattering Photos of His Wife

Otherwise, he is a ‘wonderful man’

By R. Eric Thomas | May 1, 2026
Effects of wildfire smoke: Smoke from regional wildfires endangers health even for those not directly in the path of fire. (Dreamstime/TCA)
Health

Effects of Wildfire Smoke

How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health

By Wynne Armand, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | April 30, 2026
A loving couple after learning how to reignite passion in your partner. Photographerlondon
Advice for Life

Reignite Passion with Your Partner

How to restart sex when either or both partners seem to lose desire

By Howard LeWine, M.D. | April 27, 2026
Woman working at a laptop computer, still worthy of employment
Advice for Life

Early 60s, Suddenly Unemployed, and ‘Still Worthy’

Is it time to retire?

By R. Eric Thomas | April 24, 2026
Market produce baskets including some of the five spring foods to enjoy this season.
Food Finds

5 Spring Foods to Savor

Warm Your Body and Soul

By Elizabeth Shaw, M.S., RDN, CPT | April 21, 2026
A rude, disrespectful fiancé glares at his future in-laws. By Anatoly Epaneshnikov
Advice for Life

Daughter’s Disrespectful Fiancé

Concerned parents ponder the best course of action

By R. Eric Thomas | April 10, 2026
A remote cabin, standing in for the place where a reunion is held but a friend is no longer invited.
Advice for Life

Friend Is No Longer Invited to Annual Gathering

Five years of obnoxious behavior is enough

By R. Eric Thomas | April 3, 2026

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