Dear Annie: My husband confided to me that his mother had an eating disorder in the past, and there are possible signs she may have relapsed. When she visits us, she will exercise for hours daily, regularly disparage her physical appearance and skip meals claiming that she is "too bloated" to ...

Dear Heloise: When telemarketers call your house, answer by spelling out loud. I thought that I would try this one day because this is what I get told when I receive spam text messages. Our phone rarely rings anymore. Hope this works for others! — Kelly, in Anaheim, California Kelly, I ...

The poster invites the reader to "Enjoy These Winter Days" with an illustration of a peaceful snow-covered path lined with trees. It's not simply an encouragement to admire the beauty of nature, though; it also encourages the viewer to enjoy "your complete wardrobe dry cleaned in the modern ...

Kicker hed: “Dear Annie” Longing to connect with quiet son (12/27) By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: My son lives at home, but he has no interest in talking to me. He doesn’t eat meals with me and my husband. He just stays in his room and comes downstairs to cook ...

By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: I started using plastic bags to freeze baked goods in. They hold up well. I now save all the food bags that contain products I buy. This includes the thin cellophane ones, which I use for short-term storage. I fold over the tops to let the air ...

By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach: In 1998, I was diagnosed with lupus anticoagulant and was put on Coumadin. I tolerated it well. A couple of years ago, I was changed to Eliquis, which I also tolerate well. I noticed that when I was on Coumadin, I would find ...