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Mom switches from one unhealthy habit to another

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Mom switches from one unhealthy habit to another

Thursday, December 22, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am worried about my mother's newfound habits. She used to drink, and I was the one who pleaded with her to quit, but now she has turned to other unhealthy behaviors instead.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

In 1913, the New York World newspaper published Arthur Wynne's 'Word-Cross Puzzle,' the first crossword puzzle.In 1937, Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' the first feature-length animated film, premiered.In 2012, the Walt Disney Company completed its $4.

Confidence in election system recovers

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Confidence in election system recovers

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Consumer confidence in the economy is down 5% over the past month. That is worrisome and it is significant. But another measure of consumer confidence is measurably up since then – and it is welcome as well as significant.

RA patients can have higher risk of mild cognitive impairment

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RA patients can have higher risk of mild cognitive impairment

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Dear Doctors: My husband has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. One of his doctors says that when someone has RA, there's a higher risk of cognitive impairment. He also said that some of the newer medications can keep that from happening. I would like to know more about that.

Employee can’t tolerate co-worker’s B.O.

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Employee can’t tolerate co-worker’s B.O.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a co-worker who has serious B.O. I know he showers and takes care of himself, even though he doesn't smell like it. We were on a business trip recently and had to stay in the same house.

Hanging on to Christmas traditons is important

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Hanging on to Christmas traditons is important

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Idon't consider myself a person bound by tradition.Usually, I'm all about change, encouraging people to change and looking for ways to change myself. I generally think that new experiences make life both more memorable and meaningful.Except for Christmas. I want Christmas to remain exactly the same.

Employee feels compelled to go to work while sick

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Employee feels compelled to go to work while sick

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been traveling a lot for work and generally overdoing it, and I don't feel well. I know that I do not have COVID-19.For my job, I have had to get a COVID-19 test every day for weeks. So I continue to go to work, even though I am coughing and definitely not at my best.

A compromise and a blessing

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A compromise and a blessing

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

What’s more important? A political issue or a practical achievement? All too often in today’s Washington, representatives reach for rhetoric that scores a point or wins the Twitter battle but does little to actually improve peoples’ lives. This week, however, pragmatism triumphed over partisanship.

Post-COVID-19 exercise routines vary by person

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Post-COVID-19 exercise routines vary by person

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Hello, dear readers, and welcome back to the continuation of our monthly letters column. You’ve been keeping our inboxes full, so we’re diving right in.— We continue to get questions about post-COVID-19 exercise. Some people are fully recovered and are being cautious.

Smell of husband’s marijuana smoke bothers partner

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Smell of husband’s marijuana smoke bothers partner

Saturday, December 17, 2022

SENSE & SENSITIVITYHarriette ColeDEAR HARRIETTE: My husband has always smoked weed, but ever since quarantine, he has smoked every day, often starting at 7 a.m. and going throughout the day. Even though he's back at work in a hybrid capacity, I'm working from home.