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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
distressed woman Fizkes. As a recovering addict and a health and wellness coach, Dr. Peter Grinspoon has learned the importance of recognizing and defusing cognitive distortions.
Health

Tame Your Cognitive Distortions

How to recognize and manage these internal monsters

By Peter Grinspoon, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | January 6, 2023
an overcrowded garage full of stuff. Image by Joni Hanebutt. "Is my husband a hoarder?" a wife wonder. He collects more and tosses nothing – and she’s had it. See what Ask Amy advises.
Advice for Life

Is My Husband a Hoarder?

Wife is reaching the end of her sanity

By Amy Dickinson | January 6, 2023
two women chatting, outside, seated, with coffee. Image by Dean Bertoncelj. These 5 gratifying resolutions are easy and enjoyable, yet they can improve us from the inside out so we can achieve the external goals.
Health

Five Gratifying Resolutions for Any Day of the Year

Make yourself these easy and soulful promises, experts say

By Brittany Risher, RealSimple.com | January 4, 2023
Wald Disney World entrance. image by Lucy Clark. A cheating, soon-to-be ex came on the family vacation his wife was paying for, despite her disapproval. See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

Surprise! Ex Comes on the Family Vacation

Despite the soon-to-be ex-wife’s disapproval

By Amy Dickinson | December 30, 2022

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