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Q: Eddie, our neighbor's indoor-outdoor cat, is very sweet. He often visits us while we're sitting o... Read More

Held Hostage by Fear Sep. 20, 2025

Dear Annie: I suffer from severe anxiety over everything. I am and have been on medication for some ... Read More

Are You Feeling Groggy? Sep. 19, 2025

We've all had those days where we just can't seem to wake up — and when we do, we still feel t... Read More

Gratitude Attitude: Part 1 Sep. 19, 2025

After reaching the age of 50, many of us fall into the trap of thinking that everything was better "... Read More

Raccoon Distemper Transmissible to Dogs Sep. 18, 2025

Q: Our dogs killed a raccoon that looked rabid, and we took it away from them. The county animal ser... Read More

Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss Sep. 12, 2025

The Mediterranean diet may just be the most studied diet pattern we know. It consistently rates as a... Read More

Does Older Equal Happier? Sep. 12, 2025

Like most baby boomers, I had always embraced the "Forever Young" mantra of Bob Dylan and Rod Stewar... Read More

Scrub Pet's Food and Water Bowls Daily Sep. 11, 2025

Q: A houseguest watched me refill my dog's food and water bowls without washing them, my usual proce... Read More

Fiber Benefits Sep. 05, 2025

We all know that fiber — and even more fiber — is beneficial. Scientists are now studyin... Read More

Ways to Face Hard Times Sep. 05, 2025

By the time you have celebrated your 50th birthday, it's a pretty safe bet you have gotten several d... Read More

Many Animals Have White Bellies Sep. 04, 2025

Q: I notice that many cats have white bellies and some also have white paws, even when the rest of t... Read More

Nominees Lie, Senators Close Eyes and America Pays Sep. 03, 2025

The Raffel Ticket

What's the point of Senate confirmation hearings? The testimony of nominees to judgeships and the ca... Read More

Mom's Dementia Is Taking a Toll on Relationship With Brother Sep. 01, 2025

Dear Annie: My brother and I are in our early 50s, and our mom has dementia. Our personal lives coul... Read More

Healthy Eating and Food Costs Aug. 29, 2025

Most of us are painfully aware that food costs in the past year have risen. A survey by The Hartman ... Read More

Marilyn Murray Willison has had a varied career as a six-time nonfiction author, columnist, motivational speaker and journalist in both the U.K. and the U.S. She is the author of The Self-Empowered Woman blog and the award-winning memoir "One Woman, Four Aug. 29, 2025

People over the age of 50 used to lament that they found themselves attending more funerals than wed... Read More

Ensure Hamster Is Friendly Before Adopting Aug. 28, 2025

Q: How do we find a nice hamster for our daughter? A friend of hers has a hamster that bites, and we... Read More

The Hidden Cause Behind a Loved One's Withdrawal Aug. 27, 2025

Dear Annie: Your column is a regular part of our home, and I truly appreciate the compassion and ins... Read More

Caring for My Husband, Battling His Family Aug. 23, 2025

Dear Annie: I met my husband three years ago, about eight months after he lost his first wife of 20 ... Read More

Building Muscle Later in Life Aug. 22, 2025

The older we get, the more we should focus on muscle mass and not just the number on the scale. In h... Read More

Addiction Among Older Americans Aug. 22, 2025