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Employee wants to keep health situation private

Employee wants to keep health situation private

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Employee wants to keep health situation private

Saturday, April 8, 2023
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am traveling with a work group, and we will be in close quarters for about a month. I like the people I’m traveling with, so I suspect everything will be fine. My one concern is that I have a number of medical issues nobody knows about.
Pregnancy still possible during perimenopause

Pregnancy still possible during perimenopause

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Pregnancy still possible during perimenopause

Saturday, April 8, 2023
Dear Doctors: I’m 48 years old and in perimenopause. I’ve missed a few periods and joked with my doctor about being pregnant. She said not to laugh — it can happen. Considering my age, I was really surprised.
People with Alzheimer’s often have disrupted sleep

People with Alzheimer’s often have disrupted sleep

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People with Alzheimer’s often have disrupted sleep

Friday, April 7, 2023
ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: Why does someone with Alzheimer’s disease have trouble sleeping? Is there a good sleeping medication for a person who has late-stage Alzheimer’s disease?Dear Reader: It is common for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease to develop disrupted sleep patterns.
Freelancer struggles with job offer decision

Freelancer struggles with job offer decision

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Freelancer struggles with job offer decision

Friday, April 7, 2023
DEAR HARRIETTE: I work for a freelancer who has a lot of clients. One of these clients recently offered me a job, separate from the work I do for my current boss. The pay would be more than what I make now, but my boss has shared how difficult the client can be.
For Bragg, indictment is promise kept

For Bragg, indictment is promise kept

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For Bragg, indictment is promise kept

Friday, April 7, 2023
Alvin Bragg, the local district attorney in Manhattan who has led the effort to indict former President Donald Trump, is an elected official. He ran for his current office in 2021.
Giant leap (backward) for Arkansas

Giant leap (backward) for Arkansas

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Giant leap (backward) for Arkansas

Thursday, April 6, 2023
To hear her tell it, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is among the world’s biggest Christians, although her definition might differ from yours or mine. Also, a world-class “mom,” to use the word she employs almost as frequently to describe herself.Just folks, as we say down South.
DO JUST ONE THING

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, April 6, 2023
According to Reader’s Digest, that bag of shredded cheese in the supermarket contains one ingredient you probably don’t want to eat: cellulose. It’s added to the bag to absorb excess moisture so the cheese stays fluffy and doesn’t cake. So, is it bad for you?
Colleague seems to ignore team member

Colleague seems to ignore team member

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Colleague seems to ignore team member

Thursday, April 6, 2023
DEAR HARRIETTE: I was on a small group work call the other day, and I noticed that one person in the group blatantly ignored me when I spoke directly to her.
For many, brain fog lingers post-COVID-19

For many, brain fog lingers post-COVID-19

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For many, brain fog lingers post-COVID-19

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Hello again, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column. We’ve had a deluge of mail, so we’ll jump right in.— We continue to get questions about COVID-19, which is clearly with us for the long haul.