Family

Mean old lady looks sourly at the camera: mother-in-law issues. By Alberto Jorrin Rodriguez
Advice for Life

Mother-in-Law Issues Continue

Even after more than 30 years of marriage

By R. Eric Thomas | March 6, 2026
Swim is among alternative cardio workouts
Health

Alternative Cardio Workouts

A fresh approach to heart-pumping exercises

By Staff, Harvard Heart Letter | March 4, 2026
A woman on her phone, always the planner for getting together with friends. Nenitorx
Advice for Life

Always the Planner and So Over It

Why must she always be the one reaching out?

By R. Eric Thomas | February 27, 2026
A woman with cancer diagnosis sits in a wheelchair and looks mournfully out of the window. A woman is concerned about her longtime friend’s cancer diagnosis, but the friend’s aggressive reactions to her inquiries are damaging the friendship. Advice columnist Eric Thomas weighs in.
Advice for Life

With Cancer Diagnosis, Family Hurts Need Healing

Is there a way to regain positive contact?

By R. Eric Thomas | February 20, 2026
An older male sugar daddy puts on a younger woman's necklace. By Volodymyr Tverdokhlib
Advice for Life

Am I a Sugar Daddy?

The 28-year age gap could be a clue

By R. Eric Thomas | February 13, 2026
It's good for you to eat more dark chocolate, like with the illustrations of chocolate in a breakfast bowl or chocolate with strawberries. Add dark chocolate to your everyday eating routine without overdoing it. (Dreamstime/TCA)
Health

9 Healthy Ways to Eat More Dark Chocolate

Eating right can be delicious!

By Christina Manian, Health.com | February 6, 2026
A lonely woman at her window at home, in her search for connection
Advice for Life

Loneliness and a Search for Connection

After losing closer friends to death or moves, a woman is at a loss

By R. Eric Thomas | February 6, 2026
Man with hearing loss is avoiding getting hearing aids. Image by Thodonal.
Advice for Life

Criticism for Avoiding Hearing Aids

His brothers and his coworkers offer their unsolicited opinions

By R. Eric Thomas | February 6, 2026
The angry daughter-in-law yells at her husband. Creatista
Advice for Life

Is Angry Daughter-in-Law Abusive?

And now, the grandparents are cut off from their son and grandson

By R. Eric Thomas | January 30, 2026
Can you increase your metabolism? This woman has learned how and is happy weighing herself on the scale. Jonathan Ross
Health

Can You Increase Your Metabolism?

You will like the answer!

By Harvard Health Letter Staff | January 26, 2026

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