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It’s time to rethink Heart Health

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On average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association.

Neighbor wants too much information

DEAR HARRIETTE: My neighbor is super nosy and always oversteps with her questions about my personal life. She’s a nice woman, but her questions about my life and curiosity about what’s going on in my home is a bit annoying.

Looking at signs, causes, treatments for GAD

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Sometimes anxiety can be positive — when it helps motivate us to address a tense situation at work, study harder for an exam, prepare for a new situation, stay focused on an important task, prepare and practice for a speech before a group, and keeping alert and cautious to avoid a traffic accident.

Lamkins to celebrate Golden Anniversary

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Dwight and Cheryl Lamkin will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 22, at Douglas Church in Ruston. The golden anniversary event will take place from 3-5 p.m. at the church, which is located at 1642 Hwy. 821. The couple children and grandchildren will be hosting the reception. The Lamkins were married on Aug. 21, 1971. They have two children, Brad and Shaleigh Lamkin of Ruston and Jeremy and April Lamkin of Ansley. They have three grandchildren.

Proactive health tips to help navigate year 2 of the pandemic

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fter months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, A pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still extremely important because new mutations and variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being discovered.

Control a pesky cough

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How long a cough lasts depends on its cause, but you may be able to tame the symptoms until it’s gone.

Man wants to tell friend about wife’s affair

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently told my husband about my best friend’s affair. My husband now feels that it is his job to tell my friend’s husband about it. He promised me that he wouldn’t say anything, but he keeps mentioning it to me and telling me he feels morally obligated to say something.

Elvis meets girl, gets in fight, wins the girl, and sings songs

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During July, Elvis was the featured artist on Turner Classic Movies. They rolled out hours and hours of Elvis movies, most of them the expected titles that typically garner the rerun when an Elvis showcase is unveiled.

Super Foods for a Nutritious Diet

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For those looking to improve their health or take preventative measures, these 10 natural super foods can be incorporated into your daily diet to help support your health:

Dad pushes child to apply to alma mater

DEAR HARRIETTE: My dad has been pressuring me to apply as an early-decision candidate to his alma mater. He attended a large public university in the Midwest, but I want to attend a small liberal arts college in the Northeast.