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Family party. Two mothers have communication issues with grown sons: one lied about a family gathering and two ignore her birthday. See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Two Mothers’ Communication Issues with Grown Sons

One lied about a family gathering, and two ignore mom’s birthday

By Amy Dickinson | February 3, 2023
troubled father and his adult son on a couch. By Fizkes. A father suspects that one of his sons was the result of his ex-wife’s affair. Now, this dad desires DNA disclosure. See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Divorced Dad Desires DNA Disclosure

Is it a good idea to share his suspicions with his grown son?

By Amy Dickinson | January 27, 2023
Woman reading a book outside by a pond. By Valmedia Creatives. Becoming healthier can seem intimidating, but these 10 easy, healthy actions to do regularly can make a world of difference.
Health

10 Small, Healthy Actions You Can Do for You

You don’t need to make major changes in order to feel better

By Alex Richards & Maggie Seaver, RealSimple.com | January 27, 2023
blur of dog running, by Brett Critchley. Dogs with ‘Zoomies,’ Fear, and Breathing Issues.
Cathy M Rosenthal

A Dog with the ‘Zoomies,’ Fear, and Breathing Issues

Advice from animal advocate Cathy M. Rosenthal

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 25, 2023
three generations of women by Pavel Losevsky. A woman’s DNA discovery leads to a new niece. Her brother wants nothing to do with his daughter, but the woman does. See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

DNA Discovery Leads to a New Niece

And to a miffed brother who wants to keep her out of the family

By Amy Dickinson | January 20, 2023
mean cat, by Acesarek. A senior with an aggressive cat needs help taming the beast. "My Pet World" weighs in as well as how to correct a dog who nips playfully.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Taming an Aggressive Cat

And how to best correct a dog who nips playfully

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 18, 2023
couple after argument. by Prostockstudio. Decades of marriage, including 20 years without sex. A frustrated husband asks, is there any hope? See “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

This Long Marriage Includes a Lack of Intimacy

Frustrated husband longs for more

By Amy Dickinson | January 13, 2023
Hand holding pills. Over-the-counter zinc supplements could be one way to make cold and flu season a bit easier. What can we do to prevent and treat seasonal illnesses? We look at zinc for colds and flu and Covid. Does it really work?
Health

Zinc for Colds and Flu – and Covid 19

Sure, but does it work?

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing | January 13, 2023
depressed woman, photo by Anna Griessel. If you’ve been struggling with depression for some time now, it may be tempting to turn to medication to cope with symptoms. However, there are plenty of other ways to overcome depression without medication
Health

6 Ways to Overcome Depression Without Any Medication

January 12, 2023
sad yellow cat. image by Addingwater. When an ill cat refuses to take his meds, is it OK? Pet advisor Cathy Rosenthal looks at quality of life for pets and the quality of death.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Quality of Life and Death for Pets

A cat refuses his meds, a vet shows no empathy, and Top 10 pet names

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 10, 2023

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