ASK AMY Advice on dating a man who may be gay and a widower's COVID era breakup
A reader asks if a date who blurts I’m gay on a first kiss is closeted or bi curious and how to handle ongoing evasive behavior. In a second letter a 63 year old widower describes dating a nurse during the pandemic who ghosted post breakup. Amy suggests a candid letter may help but expects no major change.
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Amy
COVID
Resolutions from cardiologists for a healthy 2021
Cardiologists share personal and patient focused resolutions as COVID 19 remains a daily concern. Dr Ivor Benjamin urges staying healthy and safe through ongoing precautions. Dr Robert Harrington vows to stay safe, smart, and kind, reinforcing mask use hand washing and distancing while keeping up to date with research.
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Ivor Benjamin
The
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
California
Robert Harrington
Department of Medicine
Stanford University
Stanford Medicine
Harrington
Resolutions Focus on Heart Health and Calm in 2021
Dr. Rachel Bond urges calmer living to protect heart health amid stress from 2020. Dr. Fatima Rodriguez endorses daily activity and healthy eating as keys to cardiovascular wellness. Both stress realistic, consistent steps like 150 minutes weekly exercise, meditation, and disconnecting from devices.
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Fatima Rodriguez
Stanford
Rachel M. Bond
Women’s Heart Health
Dignity Health
Arizona
Bond
Four All-America Selections Winners For 2021 Gardens
National Garden Bureau notes four AAS winners for the 2021 season. Celesia Kelos Candela Pink features tall pink plumes and long season color. Créme Brulee shallot is easy to peel with coppery skin and rosy interior. Birdy Shasta Daisies offer long-lasting blooms suitable for borders and as a cut flower. Pepper Pot-a-peno yields compact jalapeno fruits ideal for containers. Goldilocks squash boasts nutty flavor and ornamental orange fruits. Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor zinnia shows continuous blooms and vibrant color shifts. Article quotes Carole McCray of Cape May New Jersey. credits her gardening writing career and awards.
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National Garden Bureau
North America
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