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For perfect roast, use expert tips from pros

Friday, January 10, 2020
(BPT) — Wondering what to cook for an upcoming family gathering? A beautiful beef roast is a feast for the eyes and the stomach, sure to impress guests of all ages. With a few expert tips and tricks, you’ll be sure to serve a perfectly cooked roast packed full of flavor.
Short woman tired of high-heel pain

Short woman tired of high-heel pain

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Short woman tired of high-heel pain

Friday, January 10, 2020
DEAR HARRIETTE: I like to wear high-heeled shoes, mainly because I am pretty short. If I wear heels, I feel like I am at least getting up to near where other girls are. I like that aspect, but sometimes my feet hurt like crazy. When my friends are chilling in sneakers, I almost always have on heels.

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Common menopause myths debunked

Friday, January 10, 2020
Many previously taboo subjects — like menopause — are more openly talked about today. But instead of discussing the real experience of menopause, it’s often used as a punchline — like jokes about hot flashes. Myths about this stage of a woman’s life abound, making it hard to sort fact from fiction.
Pushy friend won’t take no for an answer

Pushy friend won’t take no for an answer

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Pushy friend won’t take no for an answer

Thursday, January 9, 2020
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who is extremely pushy with her requests. She is a woman of privilege, and she is accustomed to getting her way immediately. She asked me to make an introduction, and I don’t think it’s a great idea. She pushed so hard that I reluctantly agreed.
Couple is target of ridicule for their healthy lifestyle

Couple is target of ridicule for their healthy lifestyle

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Couple is target of ridicule for their healthy lifestyle

Thursday, January 9, 2020
DEAR ABBY: We need advice about how to respond to friends and family who poke fun or show disdain because of our healthy lifestyle. We are in our 60s. We rarely eat out, and when we do, we avoid fast food. We cook most of our meals with an emphasis on vegetables, fruits, fish and chicken.
Sister gets more of man’s time than his wife and kids

Sister gets more of man’s time than his wife and kids

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Sister gets more of man’s time than his wife and kids

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
DEAR ABBY: I don’t know how to handle this. My husband of 29 years spends more time with his sister and her family than he does with me and our children. If I say anything about it, he jumps all over me, defending her. He says she doesn’t have anyone to help her.
Cycling offers many benefits with low impact

Cycling offers many benefits with low impact

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Cycling offers many benefits with low impact

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Dear Doctor: My company provides perks for involvement in its wellness program, and I’ve decided to start biking the 4 miles (with a few hills!) to work. Do you think it’s a good choice? Any advice for getting started?
Bride-to-be troubled by racist grandma

Bride-to-be troubled by racist grandma

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Bride-to-be troubled by racist grandma

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
DEAR HARRIETTE: My grandmother is racist. I used to be able to ignore it just to make peace with the family, but now I am engaged to a Mexican man. My grandmother has said all kinds of racist things to or near my fiance.
Man’s family treats him as a second-class citizen

Man’s family treats him as a second-class citizen

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Man’s family treats him as a second-class citizen

Tuesday, January 7, 2020
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a wonderful man for 33 years. He doesn’t drink or smoke and has never used pot or drugs. We have the best time together, love each other and enjoy our life together. The trouble is his family. He’s the youngest, and they treat him like an outsider.
Incidence of anal cancer, linked to hpv, on the rise

Incidence of anal cancer, linked to hpv, on the rise

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Incidence of anal cancer, linked to hpv, on the rise

Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Dear Doctor: I’m old enough to remember the shock over actress Farrah Fawcett’s anal cancer diagnosis, which was not a disease you heard much about. Now I’m reading that this type of cancer is relatively common. Isn’t there some kind of screening test?