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Five Food Secrets for Longevity: a picture of a variety of healthy food choices
Health

Five Food Secrets for Longevity

Easy and tasty tips from a physician

By Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | January 19, 2024
A woman looking out over a lake on a gray, sad winter day. Image by Karayuschij. Article on question of whether you can treat SAD with food
Health

Can You Treat SAD with food?

A look at dietary strategies that might ease symptoms of seasonal affective disorder

By Carrie Dennett, Environmental Nutrition | January 17, 2024
A couple outside arguing. By Prostockstudio. Article on "Is a hurtful joke OK?"
Advice for Life

Is a Hurtful Joke OK?

Especially in a close relationship

By Amy Dickinson | January 12, 2024
havanese dog food bowl Mdorottya. For advice article on feeding a picky dog
Pets and Furry Friends

Feeding a Picky Dog

Plus another ‘psychic dog’ story

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 10, 2024
A soda can with a straw surrounded by sugar cubes, by Vchalup. For article on why and how to quit drinking soda.
Health

Should You Quit Drinking Soda?

Incentives, diet soda, and strategies

By UHN staff, Environmental Nutrition | January 5, 2024
A Navy SEAL frogman in the water. For Ask Amy, Son’s SEAL Plans Worry His Parents
Advice for Life

Son’s SEAL Plans Worry His Parents

He should ‘use his brain instead of his physical abilities,’ they say

By Amy Dickinson | January 5, 2024
A hand holding a small weight for lifting. cardio, weights, and the right food are key to staying healthy over 50. 150 minutes of exercise throughout the week, including a balance of cardio and weightlifting, have great benefits for people over 50. (Dreamstime/TNS)
Health

Keys to Staying Healthy Over 50

Cardio, weights and the right foods:

By Severo Avila, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | January 3, 2024
a man scolding his elderly in-laws. By Iakov Filimonov
Advice for Life

Elderly In-Laws Are a Problem – Or Is He?

Their son-in-law has lost patience with them, and with his wife

By Amy Dickinson | December 29, 2023
A couple fighting over money. Image by Kari Aun. After a late-in-life marriage, a wife has discovered that after they commingled finances, her husband began overspending – and now he is secretive about his expenses.
Advice for Life

Commingled Finances Causing Marital Problems

Should the wife be worried?

By Amy Dickinson | December 29, 2023
senior couples dancing, by Monkey Business Images. These five tips for those over 50 can help you be healthier and happier as the years tick by.
Health

5 Things Experts Say You Should Stop Doing If You’re Over 50

Useful advice – at any age

By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | December 22, 2023

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