Dear Doctors: I was diagnosed with depression in grad school, and I’ve been dealing with it ever since. I take medication and see a therapist. It helps, but I still struggle. I read about a new study that says depression has to do with your gut and with what you eat. I’d like to know more about that.

Washing your clothes in cold water does more than save energy and money on your utility bill: It also preserves your clothes. The fibers of your clothing last longer when they’re washed in cold water; they actually deteriorate when washed in hot water. The only time you really need to wash in hot water is if you need to remove stubborn stains that are oilbased, or to disinfect items like hand towels and bedding. Otherwise, 9 out of 10 washes on average should be done in cold water.

There’s a good reason why you can’t place a bet on WWE professional wrestling, even in Las Vegas. It’s because everybody smart enough to come in out of the rain understands the matches are make-believe – not merely fixed, but scripted. That’s also why sports pages don’t report the results.

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