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Research: Gut-brain axis has role in mental health

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Research: Gut-brain axis has role in mental health

Friday, March 31, 2023

Dear Doctors: I was diagnosed with depression in grad school, and I’ve been dealing with it ever since. I take medication and see a therapist. It helps, but I still struggle. I read about a new study that says depression has to do with your gut and with what you eat.

Husband judgmental about medicine usage

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Husband judgmental about medicine usage

Friday, March 31, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband considers himself to be health conscious.He watches YouTube shows endlessly about alternative medicine and health regimens. On the flip side, he does not believe in going to the doctor.

Trump’s J6 national anthem mashup

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Trump’s J6 national anthem mashup

Friday, March 31, 2023

Former President Donald Trump does not usually play the national anthem when he appears at rallies around the country. Trump enters the arena to the strains of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.”

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Washing your clothes in cold water does more than save energy and money on your utility bill: It also preserves your clothes. The fibers of your clothing last longer when they’re washed in cold water; they actually deteriorate when washed in hot water.

Daughter doesn’t prioritize parent during visit

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Daughter doesn’t prioritize parent during visit

Thursday, March 30, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter came home from college to visit for spring break. I was so glad she came to be with me, but she slept almost the whole time. She would get up after 1 p.m. and soon after would go to hang out with her friends.

It’s all ‘kayfabe’ in Trump’s world

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It’s all ‘kayfabe’ in Trump’s world

Thursday, March 30, 2023

There’s a good reason why you can’t place a bet on WWE professional wrestling, even in Las Vegas. It’s because everybody smart enough to come in out of the rain understands the matches are make-believe – not merely fixed, but scripted.

Symptoms suggest rise in ‘medium COVID-19’

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Symptoms suggest rise in ‘medium COVID-19’

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Dear Doctors: How long does COVID-19 last? I got sick with it, and it was like a bad flu, but I didn’t need to see a doctor. It’s been more than a month since I tested negative, but I still don’t feel well.I tire easily, and I just don’t feel right.

Friends are intrusive after divorce disclosure

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Friends are intrusive after divorce disclosure

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m in a bit of an uncomfortable situation. I told a few friends that I am thinking of getting a divorce. I have been going through it with my husband for a long time, but I am now tired of the fussing and fighting and don’t have energy for it anymore.

Republicans must apply lessons of 2016

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Republicans must apply lessons of 2016

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

South Carolina is likely the fourth stop in the 2024 Republican presidential nomination fight. Will any of the candidates actually end their campaigns after the primary here?The question ordinarily would have little import.

Roles numbers play in anxiety

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Roles numbers play in anxiety

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Anxiety likes numbers. I only recently realized that a lot of my anxiety fixates on meaningless numbers. I like to know how many there are of a particular thing and then attach meanings — usually sinister, sometimes hopeful, always unreasonable — to these numbers.How many words are in this column?