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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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My attempt at fitness was a complete failure
If my body were a temple, the bricks would be glued together with Cheez Whiz.
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Make sure to have plenty of patience at 4-way stops
Q: At a four-way stop with three cars approaching the intersection, in what order do they go? The…
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It’s a good idea to have your headlights on all the time
Q: I often see motor vehicles being driven in the dark, or near dark, without headlights on. My…
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What happens if you’re an accomplice to a traffic violation?
Q: You wrote an article about a woman who was cited for honking as she drove past a…