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Friend doesn’t warn guest about ex attending social gathering

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Friend doesn’t warn guest about ex attending social gathering

Saturday, September 10, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend "Mary" threw a small and intimate event over the weekend, and I ended up running into my ex-boyfriend there. He was there with his date, who just happens to be close friends with Mary. I felt blindsided.

Health benefits of coffee remain in decaf version

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Health benefits of coffee remain in decaf version

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to our monthly letters column. We have a lot to talk about, so we'll dive right in.In a column about coffee, we discussed research that linked daily coffee consumption to lower rates of cognitive decline. This prompted a question from a reader.

Hageman: How I beat Liz Cheney

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Hageman: How I beat Liz Cheney

Friday, September 9, 2022

Harriet Hageman is the environmental lawyer who defeated incumbent Rep.Liz Cheney by a landslide in Wyoming’s much-watched Republican House primary. Hageman, who will surely trounce token Democratic opposition in the general election, is now getting ready to take office.

Friend demands apology after being kicked out of party

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Friend demands apology after being kicked out of party

Friday, September 9, 2022

EAR HARRIETTE: I kicked my friend out of my birthday party for being too rowdy, and now she expectsDan apology from me. I believe I am the one who deserves an apology. She was ruining my special day. She showed up drunk before the night even started and caused trouble immediately.

Balance is a surprising link to overall health

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Balance is a surprising link to overall health

Friday, September 9, 2022

Dear Doctors: What's the deal with that 10-second balance test we're seeing all over the news? It doesn't seem like living longer would come down to being able to stand on one foot. Is there any science behind it, or is it just another meme?

Watch out for sophisticated scammers

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Watch out for sophisticated scammers

Thursday, September 8, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I almost got duped AGAIN by scammers. They are so clever, and it unnerves me. I got a call from someone posing as an Amazon agent, saying that someone in Memphis, Tennessee, was trying to buy a $999 computer using my account.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Back in the day, it wasn't uncommon to have to change a car's oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. But technology and design have evolved, and you may be surprised to learn that you need not change your motor oil as frequently as you think. The simplest way to find out is to visit checkyournumber.

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Firing first step toward accountability

Thursday, September 8, 2022

From the Associated Press Published in The San Antonio Express-NewsUvalde Consolidated Independent School District trustees finally provided families with some measure of accountability in terminating its police chief, Pete Arredondo, last week.

America not like Dad would recognize

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America not like Dad would recognize

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Dear Dad, I’ve been thinking about you more than usual these days, this time of year being the 18th anniversary of your death.

Take it slow when returning to exercise after COVID

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Take it slow when returning to exercise after COVID

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Dear Doctors: I'm a healthy 61-year-old woman, still tired and a bit sick after five days with a moderate bout of COVID. I want to exercise again when I'm symptom- free. Would a 20-minute walk a few times a week, and a few gentle sessions of more vigorous exercise, be a good way to start?