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Secret egg freezing causes marital guilt

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Secret egg freezing causes marital guilt

Friday, October 25, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m in my early 30s, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of having kids. My husband, however, is not on the same page – he’s made it clear that he’s not ready for children and may never be.

Extreme conspiracy theories with lies

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Extreme conspiracy theories with lies

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Chances are quite good that yet another major hurricane will come ashore in the United States sometime before the 2024 presidential election is decided, and that it will afflict mainly Republican areas of the country.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, October 24, 2024

• We all know that planting a tree is a simple act to help combat climate change. But not all trees have the same impact. Choosing a “broadleaved species” tree is the most efficient way to go, because the large leaves generate more photosynthesis.

Husband’s weight gain affecting family

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Husband’s weight gain affecting family

Thursday, October 24, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have been married for 10 years. When we first got together, he was active and in great shape. Over the years, he has gained a significant amount of weight, and his chronic obesity has now become a huge wedge in our relationship.

2024 campaign rolls with the changes

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2024 campaign rolls with the changes

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

We don’t know the winner – the prudent won’t guess, many of the imprudent will be wrong – but already we know that the 2024 election will mark a significant departure in American history. Even if Donald Trump wins, it won’t signal a return to 2017, when he first took office.

Parent worries about daughter’s iPad

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Parent worries about daughter’s iPad

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I fear that I may have raised an “iPad child.” My daughter is 4 years old, and for over a year now, she’s been glued to her iPad. It started out as a way to keep her entertained while I handled other tasks around the house.

Connection between xylitol and heart attack

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Connection between xylitol and heart attack

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: The whitening toothpaste I’ve been using for several years has a pleasant flavor and keeps coffee from staining my teeth. But I just realized it contains xylitol, which I’m hearing can cause heart problems. Do you know if this is true? Do I need to switch?

Same old demons, different times

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Same old demons, different times

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

An American leader denounces new immigrants as “generally the most ignorant Stupid Sort of their own Nation,” and warns: “They will soon so out number us ... (and we) will not be able to preserve our language, and even our Government will become precarious.”No, that was not Donald Trump.

Finally meeting his three other mothers

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Finally meeting his three other mothers

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Over the weekend, Felix met his three other mothers. Felix is our cat, and we adopted him from Mexico. We are now back in Mexico for the first time since we adopted him and, of course, Felix is with us.

New mom struggles with isolation

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New mom struggles with isolation

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: As a new mom to my precious 3-month-old, I’m experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, from joy to an overwhelming sense of isolation and loneliness. While I adore my baby and cherish these early moments, I can’t help but miss my old social life and the freedom I used to enjoy.