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Health, Lifestyles & History

Boyfriend won’t step up

Dear Annie: I am a single mother of two teenage girls. After a series of abusive relationships, I hadn't dated for two years until recently. A few months ago, I met a man, and we've been seeing each other and sharing intimate moments. But the way he acts has me very confused. He says that ...

Trospium should be avoided if dementia is a concern

DEAR DR. ROACH: For approximately a decade, I have been taking trospium for incontinence. I would like to know if long-term usage of it could have an effect on dementia. I've heard about it often. Also, a 20-mg dose daily doesn't seem to work as well as it used to. I tried taking it twice a ...

Store handy info on a wall calendar

Dear Heloise: Last Christmas, I got the best gift of all. My granddaughter bought a large wall calendar and circled all important dates in yellow. My son's and daughter's birthdays are there, as well as doctor's appointments, club meeting dates, and other important data. On the very last page ...

Today in History: July 31, Phelps sets Olympic medal record

Today is Wednesday, July 31, the 213th day of 2024. There are 153 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 31, 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. (He would finish his career ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for July 31

The Gemini moon forms terse angles to Saturn and Neptune, suggesting a sideways turn for talk. Be mindful of the power of words. When in doubt, say less. Listening is more important. Think about what gets in the way of good listening. Two likely culprits: overstimulation from the outside world, ...

Dealing with depression

Dear Annie: My ex-husband was very controlling and always had to have the upper hand in conversations. Today, we do all of our communicating through email only, but he still needs to end all correspondence on his terms. We have been divorced for three years now, but he still thinks he can ...