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Friend included only in major celebrations

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Friend included only in major celebrations

Saturday, January 7, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I noticed something peculiar about one of my old friends; she invites me to major celebrations such as milestone birthdays, bridal showers, weddings and baby showers, but never for any small get-togethers like a girls' night out or dinner party. This has been bothering me lately.

Over-the-counter nasal spray helps sinuses

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Over-the-counter nasal spray helps sinuses

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Hello again, dear readers, and welcome to the monthly letters column. The holidays are over, and we hope that, in the midst of it all, you were able to take a moment to relax and unwind. Meanwhile, our inboxes are brimming, so we'll dive right in.

Remember hysteria over Trump’s tax returns?

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Remember hysteria over Trump’s tax returns?

Friday, January 6, 2023

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Weighted blankets can help you with sleep

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Weighted blankets can help you with sleep

Friday, January 6, 2023

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: My niece got me a weighted blanket for my birthday, which she says helps you sleep. I admit I was skeptical, but I used it for a month, and she may be right. Instead of waking up a few times at night, I sleep right through.

Murdered youth can live on in memory, in peace

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Murdered youth can live on in memory, in peace

Friday, January 6, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: Tragically, one of my nephew's best friends was recently murdered while he was on the job.Someone just came up to him and shot him for no reason. And he got away.This young man had so much to look forward to. He was one of the good ones.

Remember to keep a light burning

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Remember to keep a light burning

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Here’s a New Year’s resolution: Support Ukraine. Stop Putin. Kyiv needs all the essential weapons of war – tanks and missiles, howitzers and drones. But it also needs less obvious weapons, from diesel-powered generators to long-lasting lightbulbs.Yes, lightbulbs.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Does your washing machine have the option of adding an extra rinse cycle? That extra cycle isn't necessary unless you're washing something heavy duty or if an item needs some serious cleaning.

College-age son only wakes up in the afternoon

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College-age son only wakes up in the afternoon

Thursday, January 5, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son is home from school for a month, and all he does is sleep. I know that college was tough for him, but I do not like what he's doing now. At first, I let him sleep to regain energy. But now it has been a couple of weeks, and he still doesn't get up until after 1 p.m.

New year, still unresolved issues

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New year, still unresolved issues

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Aformer president facing unprecedented legal challenges. A Justice Department confronting peculiarly awkward and unappealing decisions. A new Republican-controlled House facing an unusually fractious future. A GOP leader in an a typically difficult struggle to capture the speakership.

New therapies seem promising for prostate cancer

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New therapies seem promising for prostate cancer

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Dear Doctors: I am dealing with prostate cancer. I have a Gleason score of 8, which I understand makes me high-risk. I am undergoing hormone therapy, and brachytherapy is pending.Any wisdom you can share about this or advances in prostate cancer treatment would be greatly appreciated.