“God be good to him – we sure weren't," was the prayer that came to mind when I saw the news that Vincent Lambert had died. He died nine days after being taken off food and water following a long legal battle.
Dear Doctor: Like a lot of older people, I suffer from hemorrhoids that cause some pain as well as intermittent bleeding after bowel movements. My doctor recommended surgery, but I’ve also found relief using a hemorrhoid cream. What’s the best treatment?
DEAR ABBY: After being together for a year, my boyfriend and I recently moved in together. Since then he hasn’t been home much. We don’t spend time together the way we used to when we first started dating. He has changed a lot.
DEAR ABBY: My son just got a job in Europe and has invited me to visit when he and his family are settled. I have never traveled out of the
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law “June” is being married soon. I will be the matron of honor. My husband, “Jake,” June’s brother, will be a groomsman for her fiance, “Jimmy.” Not
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband is hypercritical of everything I do. I normally cook for three people, because that’s what makes up our household. We recently had a guest to stay
Given the high incidence of second (and third) marriages nowadays, today’s families often include stepchildren. That can lead to potential conflicts in the transfer of wealth. These families, often referred
DEAR ABBY: I have a young, preteen grandson who is asking his parents “facts of life” questions. They are bewildered about how to give him the information. I’d be grateful if you could share details of the publication you have for this purpose and how to get it.
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Dear Doctor: I’m looking for new ways to deal with all the stress I feel these days, and a friend keeps talking about something called “mindfulness.” What is that, exactly? Is there any proof that it actually works?