Dear Heloise: Biting my fingernails has been a lifelong habit that I just can’t stop. I always seem to have a finger in my mouth. I’m not sure why I started. My nails are a disgrace, and at my age, it’s embarrassing. I often bite my nails without thinking. Got any hints on how to stop? -- ...

Dear Readers: Hope you are all having a lovely fall. Please see below some poems that help embrace the season. “The Wild Swans at Coole” by William Butler Yeats “The trees are in their autumn beauty, / The woodland paths are dry, / Under the October twilight the water / Mirrors a ...

Dear Annie: I have a daughter who hasn’t spoken to me for almost 20 years, though she still maintains contact with her father. My husband and I have been married for 40 years, but our relationship has been extremely difficult for me. I’ve felt trapped in the marriage because I worked as an ...

Today, Americans from all political perspectives are frustrated with our democracy. Many believe that corporate money and entrenched power have hollowed out our system, leaving politicians disconnected from the people they’re meant to serve. I can’t say I disagree—moneyed interests wield ...

Dear Heloise: Being a senior who is responsible for my family’s help, I compiled a list of my contacts -- utilities, libraries, credit card companies, banks, medical offices, subscriptions, organizations, insurance companies, Medicare, pension, hairdressers, attorneys, computer apps that I ...

More than 200 years ago, our Founding Fathers created a special system for electing presidents, one that aimed to distribute power evenly among the states. They created the Electoral College, under which electors meet after the election to officially cast votes for each state. Whoever wins a ...