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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

Reader wants to keep clothes, just in case

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Reader wants to keep clothes, just in case

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have at least three sizes of clothes in my closet that represent the range of weights that I have carried over the years. My weight has gone up and down, which is why I have kept some of the clothes. But now it’s getting ridiculous.

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Both parties, Trump agree on something

Saturday, January 4, 2020

CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, and the president of the United States actually agreed on something this week – they all hate getting those pesky unwanted robotic phone calls. We’ve all had them.