How to get the fiber you need; diagnosing and managing vertigo
Q: The recommendation for adults is to get around 20 to 40 grams of fiber a day -- but that's hard to do. Is it really necessary? -- Francis T., Kalamazoo, Mic…
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Advocating avocados
The U.S. imports tons of avocados from Mexico -- and some sources say that more than 2.7 billion pounds of those luscious green berries (yes, they are berries)…
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Killing insects
Dear readers:Every spring, without fail, I receive numerous letters about killing insects that make life miserable. Since no one likes bugs in their home, I'm …
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Wedding planning shifts to a cousin's appearance
DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, "Meadow," who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She's kind and sweet and loves everyone. She has also opposed "the Establis…
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Woman believes mother is playing favorites
DEAR ABBY: I am on a limited income. My younger sister, "Tara," is a medical professional with disposable income she spends on frivolous things. I have one son…
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Dogs enjoy indoor/outdoor carpet
DEAR HELOISE: I glued a piece of rough indoor/outdoor carpet and put it face down underneath our coffee table. My two beagles, Poppy and Ruby, love to go under…
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Metabolic syndrome can increase your risk of cancer
You've probably heard the old song, "Leg bone's connected to the knee bone, knee bone's connected to the thigh bone." Well, some connections in the body aren't…
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Fuel your passion to live longer and happier
When Cynthia Nixon played American poet Emily Dickinson in the 2016 movie "A Quiet Passion," she portrayed the boundless emotional intensity that Dickinson pou…
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Single socks are used to clean
DEAR HELOISE: I have a collection of mismatched socks. I never throw them away because they are perfect for dusting figurines. I just spray the cleaning soluti…
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Romance between relatives upsets pair's close friends
DEAR ABBY: My husband's best friend, "Kevin," lost his wife three years ago. He's currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased brother's daughter).…
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Fast answers about the latest intermittent fasting news
"Maybe," "but" and "if" are useful words when you think maybe something makes sense, but you want to be cautious and you're not sure if it's 100% right. That m…
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Generous gift isn't enough for mom who asks for more
DEAR ABBY: I'm a professional, well-educated adult who moved back home because of concerns about my father's health as well as having landed a much better job.…
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Reusing containers for storage
DEAR HELOISE: Since I live alone and don't have to cook much, I eat a lot of frozen (healthy) meals. I save the plastic containers after I clean them and use t…
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Woman rages at husband for getting a good job
DEAR ABBY: My niece, "Elle," and her husband, "Liam," have been self-employed for 20 years, but due to the economy, Liam decided to go into the workforce. He i…
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Shampoo your paintbrushes
DEAR HELOISE: When I wash my paintbrushes after painting, I "shampoo" them with a dish detergent, then "condition" them using a hair conditioner. Afterward, I …
