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Thriving with ADHD: tools for parents and youth

Question: My child was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and I’m still learning what that means. I want to…

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Trump administration’s Minneapolis carnage

It’s been about two weeks since federal agents murdered Alex Pretti, a registered nurse working in the intensive…

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How to handle simultaneous left turns

Q: My wife and I have a question. Say two cars on a two-lane highway approach an intersection…

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I was skeptical, but my neighbor turned compost into gold

When my neighbor told me he could transform garbage into gold, I laughed.

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Beyond Kegel exercises: the role of the spine in pelvic pain

I recently saw a patient who was referred to me by her OBGYN. At the time, she was…

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Does speeding really save time?

Q: You write about the downsides of speeding, but what about the upsides? If I’m looking at it…

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Kids’ winter cure for Nature Deficit Disorder

I was so determined to hit Jimmy Miller in the shins with my toboggan that I didn’t notice…

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Writing woes: the complexity of the English language

Proofread carefully to make make sure your writing is correct.

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When traveling, is it safer to rent a car or use a taxi?

Q: When I fly to a city and need transportation once I get there, is it safer to…

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The wealthy man the media ignored

As the new year begins, the media roll out their annual tributes to the rich and famous who’ve…

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I rue the days when I wished I had a cold

Glorious is the morning when you take your temperature and find out it’s 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

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How to get left turns right

Q: I was taught when turning left at an intersection onto a street with two lanes in each…

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Entering roundabout at the same time? Who has right-of-way?

Q: Who has the right-of-way when two cars enter a roundabout at the same time at different speeds,…

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Why it is vital that patients take pain into their own hands

Earlier this year, I brought lunch to a local primary care doctor’s office. Now, I am not a…

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Is drinking coffee too distracting while driving?

Q: I read that you can get a ticket for drinking coffee while driving, because it’s distracting. Is…

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Reexamining ‘The Breakfast Club’ after 40 years

It’s hard to believe “The Breakfast Club,” the beloved film featuring a group of insecure, suburban Chicago high…

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Should I keep up with flow of traffic or just drive the speed limit?

Q: Can you explain the rules about driving the posted speed limit versus keeping up with the flow…

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What 90 years of Harvard research says about happiness

Wealth, fame and success still don’t make us happy — but strong relationships do.

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Good grief – Bring Charlie Brown back to broadcast

Good grief.

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My attempt at fitness was a complete failure

If my body were a temple, the bricks would be glued together with Cheez Whiz.