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Eating in certain order helps control blood glucose

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Eating in certain order helps control blood glucose

Friday, April 19, 2024

Dear Doctors: Can you please talk about the idea that the order in which you eat your food has an effect on your blood sugar? I have a friend who never eats sweets unless she can also have some vegetables and protein.

Woman yearns for appreciation in relationship

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Woman yearns for appreciation in relationship

Friday, April 19, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a 30-year-old woman who’s fallen hard for a man I feel doesn’t truly love me. I’ve been with my partner for five years now, and while I love him dearly, I can’t shake the feeling that he doesn’t appreciate everything I do for us as a couple.

The bygone humanity of presidents

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The bygone humanity of presidents

Thursday, April 18, 2024

We may not be looking forward to the November election — the polls tell us that — but this is not a country that likes to look back.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, April 18, 2024

• Did you know root vegetables are among the most sustainable vegetables you should incorporate into your diet? A study by the Journal of Cleaner Production found carrots, potatoes and onions to be among the lowest greenhouse gas-emitting crops of all fruits and vegetables.

Attempted theft of ring threatens friendship

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Attempted theft of ring threatens friendship

Thursday, April 18, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: This week, I invited one of my friends over to my apartment to have dinner. We were having a great time. As the night came to an end and she was walking out, I spotted a ring on her finger that looked familiar.

Gen. Stafford attained the stars

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Gen. Stafford attained the stars

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

When Tom Stafford was a young boy growing up in Weatherford, Okla., I’m sure he had no idea the immense impact he eventually would have on space exploration and on the dreams and ambitions of millions of Americans.He was just a kid who liked to climb windmills – starting at age 4, according to his...

Advances in technology help blood glucose

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Advances in technology help blood glucose

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: Our 14-year-old daughter has just been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Her doctor wants her to start using a continuous glucose monitor, and also to consider using an insulin pump.

Pet owner devastated to make big decision

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Pet owner devastated to make big decision

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm feeling so lost and alone. My dog Georgie and I are inseparable, having grown up side by side and having created so many cherished memories together. Lately, he's been really sick, and the vet mentioned that it might be kinder to let him go peacefully to end his suffering.

Sporadic worker stops paying taxes

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Sporadic worker stops paying taxes

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I feel stuck, and I am not sure what to do. I have worked on and off for a few years now after having had a good job for decades. After my work situation changed, I stopped doing everything, including my taxes. I know today is Tax Day, but I have done absolutely nothing to file.

Spring colds, it’s spring season after all

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Spring colds, it’s spring season after all

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The fact is, I am spoiled. I never get sick. I've never spent a night in a hospital since I was born (and then, my mother stayed with me). I've never broken a bone. I've never had a major operation. I am absurdly healthy, and I can take no credit for any of this.