Family

Should snowbirds drive 1,000 miles? An elderly man and woman in a car, looking at a map as he drives
Advice for Life

Should Snowbirds Drive 1,000 Miles?

The annual trek worries the family

June 5, 2026
a sad woman sits alone, dealing with her hidden grief. Fizkes
Advice for Life

A Friend’s Hidden Grief

When you learn of a friend’s loss – but you aren’t supposed to know

By R. Eric Thomas | May 29, 2026
A woman holds her nose because he smells. Aaron Amat
Advice for Life

The Single Lady Likes Him – But He Smells

Should she tell him or move along?

By R. Eric Thomas | May 22, 2026
The results of red light therapy are illuminating, though not without caveats. (Dreamstime/TCA)
Health

Red Light Therapy for Skin Care

Is it all hype – or can it really deliver?

By Maureen Salamon | May 18, 2026
A Vietnam veteran seeks his lost love, with a pensive look on his face. Thomas Bullock
Advice for Life

Veteran Seeks His Lost Love

A real-life ‘Notebook’ in the making

By R. Eric Thomas | May 15, 2026
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

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