Family

A large extended family around a dinner table. By Monkey Business Images. Poet and writer Cathy Hollister reflects on family gatherings and holiday celebrations – memorable events that serve up “comforts and jolts.”
Family

Celebrating with Loved Ones

Holidays with families have their ups and downs

By Cathy Hollister | April 11, 2023
woman taking medication from nurse, Katarzyna Bialasiewicz. A retired nurse shares how being called “sweetie” insults her and feels ageist, paternalistic, and misogynistic. See what “Ask Amy” thinks.
Advice for Life

Being Called ‘Sweetie’ Feels Insulting

Is this term of endearment really more ageist and misogynistic?

By Amy Dickinson | April 7, 2023
A sad border collie. Image by Tamara Bauer. Humor and hugs can be healing. Greg Schwem shares a heartwarming tale of companionship, beloved pets, grief, and healing.
Greg Schwem

Hugs Can Be Healing

When laughter takes a back seat

By Greg Schwem | March 31, 2023
a sad nurse or doctor wearing PPE and sitting on the floor of a hospital. Image by Syda Productions. A nurse is tired of hearing people complain about working from home. See what “Ask Amy” says about post-pandemic problems and perspectives.
Advice for Life

Post-Pandemic Problems and Perspectives

One nurse has had it with WFH complaints

By Amy Dickinson | March 31, 2023
sad cat. Image by Marsia16. For article on cats vomiting frequently with possible solutions
Pets and Furry Friends

Why Are So Many Cats Vomiting?

Feline tummy issues plus natural stress relief for pets

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | March 29, 2023
senior men at a campsite drinking coffee before a hike. Image by Yuri Arcurs. Should you combine coffee and exercise? If so, when and how? Betty Gold of RealSimple examines the connection.
Health

Coffee and Exercise: Before or After?

The answer might surprise you

By Betty Gold, RealSimple.com | March 24, 2023
woman painting at home. Image by Diego Vito Cervo. After two comfortable years of keeping to herself, this introvert ponders the pandemic changes she sees in herself, including a lower tolerance level. Is her reaction normal? She what advice columnist Amy Dickinson says in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
Advice for Life

Pandemic Changes Worry Introvert

Is this a normal reaction?

By Amy Dickinson | March 24, 2023
outdoor exercise group. Image by Pojoslaw, for article on pampering fitness tips.
Health

10 Pampering Fitness Tips

How to make outdoor exercise more enjoyable and rewarding

By Annie Tobey | March 24, 2023
A “Chiweenie” Chihuahua-Dachshund mix had a difficult early life. His resilience was an inspiration – bolstered by a mysterious ray of light.
From Our Readers

Jimmy the “Chiweenie”

A ray of light and a little bundle of resilience

By Jenn Bankston | March 22, 2023
dietary supplements and a tape measure. Will taking a probiotic supplement help you lose weight? Mayo Clinic weighs in on the probiotics and weight loss connection – and if there is one.
Health

The Probiotics and Weight Loss Connection

Will a probiotic supplement help you lose weight?

By Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic | March 17, 2023

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