Girl resists parents pleas to play sports
A high school freshman outlines pressure from parents to join sports despite interests in speech team math club and newspaper staff. She regrets dance and tennis lessons and seeks guidance to communicate not wanting sports and to balance fitness with personal preferences. Abby suggests compromise and alternatives like gym cardio and supervised training.
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Heloise explains chocolate types and shelf life
Dear Heloise answers readers on using unsweetened versus other chocolates and how chocolate types differ in flavor and texture. She notes shelf life about one year under normal storage and offers quick tips for tomatoes and macaroni and cheese prep.
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Recurrent bladder infections and remedies explained
Dr Donohue explains why women are prone to bladder infections and outlines management options. Low dose antibiotics long term self treatment preemptive use pre intercourse and increased fluids with cranberry juice offer protection. A note on hepatitis C treatment and birth control interactions follows with practical advice.
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A.D
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