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Health, Lifestyles & History

Sharing as an access to happiness and connection

Dear Annie: Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about old roommates, friends and co-workers. I'm talking about people from over 30 years ago, whom I haven't spoken to in decades. I think I would like to tell them how they have impacted my life in positive ways. Should I reach out to them or ...

Makeshift household tool is handy

Dear Heloise: I designed a very simple and handy tool that I use around the house and yard. It is an old wooden broomstick. At one end, I attached a larger-sized cup hook. (I think it's 1 inch.) It easily screws into the end of the broomstick. I use it to reach items such as wind chimes, ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for June 13

A lunar opposition challenges us to trust that things will work out. If you don't trust life's process, try pretending to trust it. A lot of times when things are not going well, it's because they haven't worked out yet. "Yet" is the magic word. Whatever negativity you come up with, it's OK. ...

The gift of sobriety

Dear Annie: My daughter is the co-owner of a salon in Florida. All the folks there work extremely hard trying to make a living. Here is the problem: Let's say "Karen" books a hair color treatment that requires three hours to complete on a Thursday. That time frame is now blocked off on the ...

Continuous glucose monitor can be used to track diet, exercise

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old male who has been exercising regularly and eating much better these past few years after my doctor warned me that I was prediabetic. Still, after initial success, my A1C levels have been creeping upward again. I've hit 5.8% and now 5.9% during these past two ...