Dear Doctors: I twisted my knee snowboarding. I thought it was just a sprain, but it turns out I have a partial tear in my ACL. My doctor says I need surgery. If I just wait and am very careful, won't it eventually heal by itself ?
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 20-yearold student who recently relocated temporarily to Europe. I have been living here for two months, and I love it. I have recently been feeling guilty because I have done a poor job of keeping in touch with my family. I was raised to be extremely independent, so I don't often rely on my parents or older sisters for help with anything in my life emotionally or financially; therefore, I don't often call — and neither do they because they know I am very busy.
DEAR HARRIETTE: My gaming addiction has led me to spend excessive amounts of time on my game, causing me to neglect my husband and become easily angered with my child. I recognize that my behavior is hurting those I love, and I am desperate to find a way to overcome this addiction and repair the damage it has caused. I feel consumed by the need to play games, and it has become a coping mechanism that only fuels my anger and frustration. I really want to break free from this addiction and rebuild my relationships with my family. —Gaming Addiction DEAR GAMING ADDICTION: What surprises many people is that gaming addicts are not just teenagers. Many adults, like you, find themselves caught in the clutches of gaming. Additionally, the pandemic only made it worse for countless people. The good news is that you can wrestle this demon. Just like any other addiction, though, it takes a huge amount of selfdiscipline. It all starts where you are now, by admitting you have a problem. Sit down with your husband. Tell him that you realize what your addiction is doing to the family, and you want to change. Consider going cold turkey or limiting your hours of engagement. Schedule family time, and show up for whatever you have planned.
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Dear Doctors: When I had my annual checkup last fall, the blood test showed I am close to having prediabetes. My doctor said I need to change my diet and get more exercise. I recently read that taking a walk right after eating helps lower blood sugar. Do you know if that's true?