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Health, Lifestyles & History

Seeking help for hoarding brother-in-law

Dear Annie: I have a brother-in-law that I need help with but don't know where to turn. He's a hoarder. The house he lives in belonged to his parents, but it is now full of junk and he does nothing to keep it clean. He has purchased several items and his garage is overflowing so the new items ...

With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health except for the Alzheimer's. His blood pressure is 123/69 mm Hg, and his pulse is 53 bpm. His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help ...

Check your car lights monthly

Dear Heloise: Please check your automobile's lights monthly. Ask another person to stand in front of and behind your vehicle(s) to ensure that all the lights and blinkers are functioning properly. A while back, I was about to merge onto the highway, but as I advanced, I noticed a woman in the ...

Today in History: January 29, Bush warns of ‘axis of evil’

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2025. There are 336 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 29, 2002, in his first State of the Union address, President George W. Bush said terrorists were still threatening America — and warned of "an axis of evil" consisting of ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Jan. 29

The new moon in Aquarius sets the stage for a visionary beginning, ushering in the Lunar New Year of the Snake. Aquarius' airy energy inspires innovation and community, encouraging us to dream in wild, transformative arcs, while the Snake symbolizes rebirth and deep personal evolution. ...

Letting go of an emotionally draining friendship

Dear Annie: Where do I even start? My senior friend has been draining me emotionally for the past 15 years. We were neighbors and acquaintances, but we never went anywhere or did anything together. Our friendship was limited to exchanging small gifts or cards for events like birthdays, and that ...