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FDA issues guidance to lower sodium intake

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FDA issues guidance to lower sodium intake

Friday, December 31, 2021

Dear Doctors: Is it true that we're being told to eat even less salt than before? I've been hearing that there are new rules about that, but I don't know what they are. How much salt is OK to eat? Why is it that this kind of advice keeps changing?

Pregnant woman questions sharing news with co-workers

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Pregnant woman questions sharing news with co-workers

Friday, December 31, 2021

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work remotely. I'm about 4 months pregnant, and the only person I work with who knows about my pregnancy is my boss. I'm not particularly close with any of my co-workers. My colleagues can see me on Zoom, but only from the shoulders up.

Realistic optimism for 2022

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Realistic optimism for 2022

Friday, December 31, 2021

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.” This prayer for personal wisdom should also flow through Clinton, its citizens and leaders.

Prospective employee weighs friend’s advice

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Prospective employee weighs friend’s advice

Thursday, December 30, 2021

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend told me not to accept a job offer at her current company because she is miserable there. She told me that she is overworked and grossly undercompensated. If I accept the job, I will be working in the same department as her and receiving the same pay. Should I listen to her?

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, December 30, 2021

● The National Wildlife Federation estimates as many as 4 billion birds are killed every year by household cats. While hunting birds is instinctual behavior for cats, it takes a heavy toll on bird populations.

Demolishing democratic delusions

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Demolishing democratic delusions

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Sen. Joe Manchin's announcement that he will not support the Democrats' giant spending bill should not have been a surprise to anyone who has been watching Manchin for the last few months.

Vocal changes common during aging process

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Vocal changes common during aging process

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Dear Doctors: My chorus has started meeting again – outdoors and vaccinated – to practice and sing. We've had a year off, and I'm upset that my voice is getting to be hoarse, and even cracking on low notes. I'm 67 years old and have always been a good singer. Is this happening from disuse?

Freelancer wants to reach out to former co-worker

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Freelancer wants to reach out to former co-worker

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been working on a project for several years. It paused for two years because of COVID-19, but it started up again last month. I noticed that one of the key freelancers with whom I had worked on this project was nowhere to be found.

COVID sacrifices compared to 1943

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COVID sacrifices compared to 1943

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

If you want to understand the world we occupy – the challenges we face, but more important, the failures we endure – forget for a moment that this is a day in late December 2021. Think instead that it is October 1943.

Sibling tired of reaching out to sister

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Sibling tired of reaching out to sister

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have two siblings. I'm close to one, and things are awkward with the other. Over the years, I have tried to keep a bond going with my sibling, but now I'm tired. Depending on her mood when I call, she can be friendly or terse.