DEAR DR. ROACH: My parents are both retired medical professionals who are in their early 70s. My father has diabetes that he manages with medication, and he also has a history of recurrent prostate cancer. My mother has had osteopenia for years. They want to remain in good cardiac health and ...
Dear Heloise: A while back, you asked your readers for ideas for inventions. I replied that I needed a way to put lotion on my back. My sister said she uses a rubber spatula meant for the kitchen, so I got a spatula specifically designated for this use. What a godsend! I wipe it off with a ...
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2025. There are 337 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members including schoolteacher Christa ...
As the Year of the Dragon exhales its final ember, we find ourselves beneath the mystical glow of three conjunctions. Honor the fire-breathing spirit that has propelled us forward with daring dreams and unrelenting courage. The dragon, a symbol of transformation and power, leaves behind a trail ...
Dear Annie: I've learned something surprising over the years as a step-parent: Holidays don't have to be confined to specific dates. In our family, Christmas Eve is just as special as Christmas Day, and we've even repeated Thanksgiving on the Friday after, with leftovers and a fresh pie. We've ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year-old white male who is active and relatively healthy. I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. One blood test showed a PSA level of 13 ng/mL, and a second was 17 ng/mL. So, I underwent a biopsy, which showed adenocarcinoma with a Gleason score of 6 ...
