Running has same benefits as antidepressants

Dear Doctors: I started taking meds for depression. When I let my doctor know at my last visit, he told me about a study that says running also helps with depression symptoms. Do you know anything about that? Maybe if I try running, I can stop taking these meds.

Ex-partner questions timing of reconnecting

DEAR HARRIETTE: I think I’m still in love with my ex. Is it possible it just wasn’t the right time for us?My ex and I ran into each other for the first time in a long time at a party back in December, and it’s as if we picked up where we left off.

DO JUST ONE THING

• Whether you’re in a hotel, restaurant, office building or at the gym, if you see a water leak, you should say something. The managers of these commercial buildings often are completely unaware that they may be wasting water, and it helps when someone like you brings it to their attention.

Runners encourage friend to train for marathon

DEAR HARRIETTE: All of my friends are into running, and lately they’ve been talking about training for a marathon together. They keep encouraging me to join them, saying it would be an amazing challenge, a great bonding experience and something I’d feel proud of accomplishing.

Umbilical cord blood holds beneficial stem cells

Dear Doctors: My fiance and I plan to have kids someday. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to keep our babies’ umbilical cords, which would be full of stem cells. We would like to know how that works and if there are already uses for cord blood. Can it help with Type 1 diabetes?

Friend’s shady business sours relationship

DEAR HARRIETTE: I think one of my friends might be working for a pyramid scheme. I can’t be sure, but he basically plays the role of a financial adviser and “helps” people invest their money. When they turn a profit, he gets a percentage. The more they invest, the more he gets paid.

DO JUST ONE THING

• The shocking statistic that humans – on average – have enough microplastics in our bodies to make a small spoon is motivation enough to do anything to avoid ingesting them. Here’s tip No. 1 of seven this week to help reduce your microplastic consumption: Vacuum on a regular basis in your home.

Parent weighs summer abroad for daughter

DEAR HARRIETTE: Our daughter wants to go away for a study-abroad program this summer. She is in high school, and her only real experience being away from home is the occasional sleepover and sometimes spending a week with her grandparents. Yes, my husband and I are very protective of her.

From eye doctor to stand-up comedian

The bad thing about living in a new place is that I don’t know anyone. The good thing about living in a new place is that I meet new people.Jade is one of the new people I have met while spending time in Mexico. Jade used to be an eye doctor.

Realtor friend seems unworthy of hype

DEAR HARRIETTE: I bought property a few years ago. I’m not happy about how my realtor operated during that initial transaction, but I kept working with her. She has now asked me to share her details on my personal social pages to help her get more business.