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fresh tomatoes and corn at a farmers market produce stand, from Maria Dryfhout. Summer vegetables at farmers markets offer tasty benefits. Use these tips for picking and storing corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini.
Health

Make the Most of Summer Vegetables

Finding and storing these bundles of taste and nutrition

By EatingWell.com | June 16, 2023
Sad middle-aged women hugging, by motortion. For article on considering a DNA disclosure and family secrets.
Ask Amy

Considering a DNA Disclosure

A cousin wonders about telling the truth, since no one else will

By Amy Dickinson | June 16, 2023
a to-do list with a reminder to schedule colonoscopy, from Wirestock. Who is at risk for colon cancer, who should be screened, and what are the screening options? Dr. Johanna Chan of the Mayo Clinic has answers.
Health

Risk for Colon Cancer

Advances in screening

By Johanna Chan, M.D., Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida | June 9, 2023
three middle-aged friends, women laughing and man looks slightly concerned, from Photographer London. A new partner enters a long-time pair of couples and a concerned friend sees a red flag. Should they accept the new friend? Ask Amy answers.
Ask Amy

Accept the New Friend Despite a Red Flag?

A new partner enters a long-time pairing of couples

By Amy Dickinson | June 9, 2023
agitated woman looking at cell phone at home in the evening, from Info723783. She’s dating at 45 and Facebook makes her feel like a kid, and not in a good way! See what Ask Amy says about social media and adult dating.
Ask Amy

Social Media and Adult Dating

Feeling the angst of adolescence decades later

By Amy Dickinson | June 2, 2023
The neighborhood feral cats are using a woman’s backyard as their litter box. Now her dog can’t roam the yard freely. Is there a solution? Image by Kevin Patrick.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Feral Cats Spoiling a Dog Owner’s Backyard

Is there really a way to keep out cats?

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 31, 2023
minimalist bedroom, with no decorations, from ArchitectureVIZ. A woman operates in compulsive decluttering mode and accuses her fiancé of hoarding. Can they really live together? See what “Ask Amy” says.
Ask Amy

Neat Freak Vs. Collector

Can this couple live together successfully?

By Amy Dickinson | May 26, 2023
Sustainable and healthy foods, like tomatoes and lentils., from Laneigeaublanc. The trends of healthier eating and sustainable eating mean you can enjoy healthy foods for you and the Earth that are delicious, too. 
Food Finds

Healthy Foods for You and the Planet

Feel good while you eat – and afterwards!

By Annie Tobey | May 25, 2023
kitty chewing a cat toy, from Kadeva. Will stimulation for a cat work as a training tool? My Pet World offers advice to two pet owners with destructive and restless cats.
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Train a Young Destructive Cat

Making the impossible possible

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 23, 2023
Cover of the book, “Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It, and Keep It.” By Francine Russo.
Books

‘Love After 50’ – An Excerpt

‘Find What’s Lovable about You – and Believe in It’

By Francine Russo | May 22, 2023

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