Safely extending a tube of mascara
Dear Heloise: For many decades, I've extended the use of my tubes of mascara by five or six times. When it's too dry to use, add distilled water, using half a …
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Lonely widower badgers late wife's friends with calls
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 30 years passed away two years ago. Her husband, with whom I had a cordial relationship, has been calling me and other friends of his w…
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The power of resiliency to increase longevity
Resiliency, the ability to cope with and overcome challenging life circumstances, may be an important key to living to be 100 or older. That's the conclusion o…
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Fiance's ex-wife carries a decades-old grudge
DEAR ABBY: My fiance's daughter is having a baby. Her mother is helping give the shower. My fiance and his ex have been divorced for 21 years. She was the one …
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Tai one on
As you start the new year (and recover from holiday celebrations), it's smart to tai one on. By doing tai chi, that is. If you're still mentally sharp, tai chi…
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Watch out for Medicare card scam
Dear Heloise: Three days ago, a woman called me and asked if I had received my new or updated Medicare card. I said I had not, nor had I heard of such a thing.…
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Steady pressure can be good -- steady blood pressure, that is
Everyone's blood pressure fluctuates -- depending on activities, stress, what and when you eat, medications (ibuprofen, for example), and the position of your …
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Recovering alcoholic continues picking up the pieces
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were together for 11 years, married for six of them. I had an alcohol addiction for the last few years, which led to my being unfai…
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Sour news on sweet drinks
The average American, whether young or old, consumes about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day, or around 270 extra, empty calories. About 50% of those calories …
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Old friend's inappropriate behavior makes waves
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, "Doug," I've known for 30 years. I moved away, but we get together once or twice a year. I've known his wife longer than him and wa…
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Eliminating paper towel use
Dear Heloise: I just read your column in the Dallas Morning News and wanted to relay how I've almost eliminated the use of paper towels:
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Walk away from depression
Around 21 million adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with major depression. That means they experienced fatigue, sadness, trouble sleeping and difficulty concent…
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Friendship declines with distance after couple relocates
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn't in favor of the move and neve…
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Wife's natural hair color upsets dye-loving husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 16 years and have what I consider to be a happy marriage. My question concerns ongoing conversations we have…
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How to control your hunger; reducing your risk for Alzheimer's
Q: I am hungry all the time. What causes that? -- Kathy P., Frankfort, Kentucky
