Gut-brain axis plays part in nervous stomach

Dear Doctors: Sometimes when I get nervous, my stomach will knot up and start to ache. Sometimes I even get diarrhea, which is embarrassing. Why does that happen? Should I see a doctor? I'd like to know about any natural remedies that might help, and also any medications.

In 1768, British explorer James Cook set sail from England on his first expedition to the southern Pacific Ocean.

Start of school brings fresh optimism

The first day of school is one of my favorite days of the entire year. After 19 years in education, I’m just as excited for the new school year as ever before.

Argument between sisters leads to years of silence

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been fighting with my sister for a decade. I want to end it but don't know how. My sister and I haven't been speaking because of a childish argument we had when we were 20 years old. I honestly can't even remember what it was about and have really missed talking to her. We were best friends growing up and would tell each other everything. We are both stubborn and set in our ways, so neither of us wants to admit we are wrong. I don't have her phone number, but I have been considering asking my brother or parents for it. I don't want to look like the weak sister, but I really miss her.

DO JUST ONE THING

Packing a picnic basket and eating somewhere in the beautiful outdoors is a beloved summertime activity for many of us. But plan your picnics without single-use bottles, disposable plates and plastic utensils that can lead to waste both at the picnic site and in landfills. You can make your picnic more eco-friendly by opting for nearly zero-waste loose fruit selections like peaches and apples, wrapping up sandwiches in recyclable aluminum foil, and filling reusable bottles with homemade drinks.

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