Dear Annie: I have two sons. My older one was always a source of difficulty growing up. He loved to read encyclopedias and science-related books. This led him to correct his teachers at times. Needless to say, this did not go well for him and made him an object of bullying in public school. I ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male in good health. I go to the gym three days a week, eat well, and fast one day a week. I have been reading about taking a tablespoon of olive oil at night as a remedy for all kinds of things such as digestion issues and arthritis. I tried it, and I swear ...

Dear Car Talk: I have a 1992 Toyota Previa. I LOVE this little 5-speed minivan. Or, I want to love it. It is such a strong-feeling car! Only 160,000 miles! It’s got a lifetime left! But my husband says if we can’t figure out why it won’t start occasionally, I have to get rid of it! So, ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to my second husband for 38 years. He’s a good man, and I’m blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father to our daughter. We’ve had our ups and downs, but for the most part, he has been a gift from God. So what’s the problem? He is often ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you OK’d stevia, which I had heard could negatively impact our microbiomes. I am borderline prediabetic, and I had stopped using stevia accordingly. However, I hate unsweetened coffee. Can you comment on stevia’s impact on our microbiomes in your column? ...

Dear Annie: First, I just want to say how much I appreciate your columns! I always enjoy your insights. Recently, my newspaper ran the column with a letter from “Feeling Undervalued,” the woman who was frustrated that her husband didn’t buy her small gifts for occasions like ...