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Study suggests black beans may improve insulin sensitivity

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Study suggests black beans may improve insulin sensitivity

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Dear Doctors: I just heard on the news that black beans are considered to be some kind of miracle food. What makes them so special?Dear Reader: The headlines about the benefits of black beans are tied to the results of a study released by the Agricultural Research Service, or ARS.

Husband’s suspicious behavior causes wife to worry

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Husband’s suspicious behavior causes wife to worry

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband normally leaves for work around 5 a.m., so when he left on New Year's Day at his regular time, it was no big deal to me. Later that morning, I was talking with a friend, and she mentioned how she thought my husband would have had the day off for the holiday.

Another nail in baseball’s coffin

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Another nail in baseball’s coffin

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

This may be the week baseball died.It isn't even baseball season. Pitchers and catchers haven't reported. The hopes of springtime are two months away, maybe more.It wasn't because of all the strikeouts last year, though there were a lot.

Are we going to be fine?

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Are we going to be fine?

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

“The public doesn't want me to be the 'president senator.' They want me to be the president and let senators be senators," President Joe Biden said at his recent press conference.

IMST breathing exercises can help lower blood pressure

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IMST breathing exercises can help lower blood pressure

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Dear Doctors: I wonder if there have been any updates on that breathing technique called IMST? It was being studied because it can lower systolic blood pressure. I'm on blood pressure meds, and when I meet with my cardiologist, I want to talk to him about trying this method.

Silent treatment will not fix communication problem

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Silent treatment will not fix communication problem

Saturday, January 29, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am tired of arguing with my husband about every little thing. I began to notice that just about every conversation that we have is an argument. If I say something, he almost always challenges me. I don't like waking up to arguments.

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Another opportunity for Clinton

Saturday, January 29, 2022

We applaud the Clinton City Council’s decision to begin the process of selling the old fire station located at the corner of 6th Street and Gary Boulevard.

COVID-19 protocols change with rise of Omicron variant

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COVID-19 protocols change with rise of Omicron variant

Friday, January 28, 2022

Dear Doctors: When someone tests positive for COVID-19 now, what are they supposed to do? So much has changed since the pandemic started, what with the vaccines and the boosters and the different variants. Now they're even changing how long you're supposed to isolate. I'm confused.

Family members can resolve to get fit together

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Family members can resolve to get fit together

Friday, January 28, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom and sister have gained a lot of weight since the beginning of 2020. My sister is out of work, and my mom is working way too much. I think these are both contributing factors to their weight gain. I know they aren't alone.

No course correction for Biden

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No course correction for Biden

Friday, January 28, 2022

The failures of President Joe Biden's first year in office are obvious to all. Inflation is raging. COVID is raging. Crime is spiking in some big cities. The U.S.-Mexico border is a mess. The American withdrawal from Afghanistan was a mess.