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Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When your friend is in love—and you’re writhing in horror at the object of their affection—the first ...

Before you start writing a letter of recommendation for a friend, clarify the purpose of the letter itself. Is it for a job, graduate school, a volunteer position, or something else? Understanding the ...

Here are practical ways adults can support teens who feel responsible for helping struggling friends: Ask your teen directly.

Support dos and don'ts from breast cancer survivors. Oct. 9, 2013— -- intro: Whether your friend or family member is newly diagnosed or in the midst of treatment, she's unlikely to be wowed by ...

Friendship is important at any age—friends enhance our lives by offering support and community. Activities can be more fun with a friend by your side, and tough times are made more bearable with the ...

Responding to a friend experiencing tremendous loss is challenging, but the most important thing you can do is reach out. “I’m so sorry,” “I’m here for you,” “I love you,” “Are you OK?” are all good ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I are in our early 60s and 70s. We have had some health challenges but we work hard at eating ...

Dear Eric: This is in reference to “Caring Friend”. As a physician I disagree with your advice to the writer with a friend experiencing intermittent blindness who will not get medical care because ...

Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend can feel like an honor and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to support someone you care about while helping them advance in their career, education ...