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Iowa State University experts have looked into the impact of "aging anxiety," characterized by physical and psychological changes, fear of losing autonomy, and loss of relationships as people move away or die. In their ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Having graduated at the top of my class, engaged to be married, and ready to take on the world of international travel, my life collapsed when none of the leading corporations...Read more

Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life.

After her weight began climbing in high school, she spent years losing 50 or 100 pounds then gaining it back. Morris, 78, was at her heaviest in her mid-40s, standing 5 ...Read more

Dear Amy: I’ve been with “Angie” for about six months.

We are both in our late-20’s and are compatible in many ways. I could see planning a long future with her.

There is one issue I’m concerned about, however....Read more

DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away four years ago. I started dating my current beau two years ago. We are great friends. We are supportive of each other and enjoy our new life together.

I have drifted apart from my late ...Read more

Q: Our son is in the military. The past few years he's been stationed close to us, so we've enjoyed seeing our grandchildren fairly often. But now their family is being rotated overseas for several years. How can we remain...Read more

Pope Francis canceled his Saturday appointments after experiencing “slight flu-like” conditions, but a CT scan revealed no pulmonary issues, the Vatican said.

The 86-year-old pontiff went to Rome’s Gemelli hospital ...Read more

Dear Amy: A few years ago, I offered to make a T-shirt quilt as a graduation gift for a co-worker’s oldest son.

She purchased the materials, and I provided the skill and labor.

She and her son were thrilled with the ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I'm 20, and I recently moved into an apartment with my 19-year-old sister. I thought it would be a great idea because we'd get to see each other more often and we'd be more comfortable living together than with ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I was brought up to believe that the story of Noah’s Ark was a fairytale and the great flood a myth. Visiting “The Ark” taught me so much about the Bible, and ...Read more

OK, Thanksgiving is officially behind us. Let the Christmas carols begin!

But can you celebrate joy to the world if you have diabetes? Here’s some good news and some bad news.

Bad news: It’s not just sugar and sweets...Read more

HELENA, Mont. — Connie MacDonald works for the State Department at the U.S. consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It’s a dream job, and she loved living abroad with her two sons.

But earlier this year, MacDonald said, ...Read more

Dear Amy: My husband and I have a bright, high-functioning 16-year-old daughter.

I have been teaching her how to perform basic household chores (I do the same with our 12-year-old son), and some basic cooking and cleaning...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years. Recently, she shared details of two infidelities that she had with other men.

The first was with an individual on the staff of our church who held ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 58 years old and was diagnosed with high blood pressure back in 2021. Since then, I've been prescribed atenolol, which slows down my heart rate. I was later prescribed 10 mg of amlodipine, which I'm ...Read more

By 2032, the worldwide statin market will hit $22 billion -- with generic statins accounting for around 70% of sales. Today in the U.S., around 818 million prescriptions are written annually for the drugs, with ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: As a social worker, I’ve been trained in grief management, which includes encouraging people to find comfort in a religious practice. My job is on the line because of my ...Read more

Money talks.

The United States faces a serious shortage of primary care physicians for many reasons, but one, in particular, is inescapable: compensation.

Substantial disparities between what primary care physicians earn...Read more