Calf pain could be indicator of artery disease

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it, and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index. What will it entail? I think it’s a heart test.

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• Save money when you fly, and help save the environment, too. Opting for economy seating on an airplane is far more eco-friendly than flying in business or first class. More passengers can fit in economy, so the overall emissions per passenger are lower.

New diabetes diagnosis can cause denial

Dear Doctors: My fiance, who is 24 years old, was just diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Isn’t that something that gets discovered when you’re a child? I can tell he’s not paying close attention to blood sugar control. It’s almost like he’s in denial.

Customer wants to break up with hairstylist

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been going to the same hairstylist for years, and while she’s always been kind and reliable, I’ve started to feel like her work just isn’t what I want anymore.

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• When you turn on the faucet to wash your hands or brush your teeth, do you turn it all the way on? When you don’t need the full force of maximum water pressure, consider lightly turning on the faucet to have less water flowing. You’ll use 30% to 50% less water this way.

Work-life balance proves difficult for new mom

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently returned to work after maternity leave, and I’m finding it difficult to focus.All I can think about is my baby, and it’s affecting my productivity and ability to be present at work.

Luxury apartment dweller has heat issues

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m currently living in a so-called “luxury” apartment that was built just last year, and I pay a significant amount of money in rent. Unfortunately, my room is absolutely freezing, and it’s making it nearly impossible to feel comfortable in my own home.

Traveling with Felix helps with anxiety

O ur cat, Felix, has turned into an excellent little traveler.“What do you do with your cat?” we are invariably asked when we tell people we are headed off to Mexico to spend the second half of the winter.“Oh! Felix is from Mexico,” my husband, Peter, tells them. “He’s just coming back with us!

Roommate annoyed by man’s nosiness

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a roommate who is incredibly nosy, and it’s driving me crazy. He’s always asking questions that are way too personal, and it’s starting to make me uncomfortable in my own home.

Cold weather exercising begins with preparation

Dear Doctors: Our family moved from Orlando, Florida, to Boston last fall.I’m going stir crazy in the winter weather and want to try hiking. As a native Floridian, I’m good with hot weather safety. What do I need to be watching out for with cold weather exercise?