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Doctor oddly recommends less liquid to avoid kidney disease

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old woman who weighs 123 pounds and exercises with Zumba, yoga and cardio drumming. I feel well and have plenty of energy, friends, support and family. I have been on a low-salt eating program to treat Meniere's disease for 25 years. My blood pressure is 115/69 mm ...

BBB Scam Tracker saves the day

Today's Sound Off is about debt consolidation: Dear Heloise: My husband and I recently received a call from a company that claimed they could help us reduce our debt, and they sounded legitimate. They said that they were able to talk to the companies and hospitals to whom we owed money and ...

Today in History: March 23, “Titanic” wins record-tying 11 Oscars

Today is Saturday, March 23, the 83rd day of 2024. There are 283 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 23, 1998, "Titanic" tied an Academy Awards record by winning 11 Oscars, including best picture, best director for James Cameron and best original song for "My Heart ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for March 23

Mars in the first degrees of Pisces suggests we don't rush new situations. Stay observant. Being fresh on a scene can make a person eager to fit in, but it's better to resist the social pull to conform and maintain a certain amount of independence until you understand where everyone is coming ...

Daughter invites bad ex-boyfriend on birthday vacation

Dear Annie: My daughter broke up with her boyfriend several months ago. She just recently hooked back up with him. Needless to say, I don't like him. He is spoiled and rude. The family was planning a trip for her birthday and she asked if a female friend could come. I told her that would be ...

Install a pump to save water

Dear Heloise: Just wanted to tell Bob, who wrote a hint about catching cold water in the shower, to be aware that 1-3 gallons of water is considered wasteful, especially in Southern California. Please consider finding a recirculation pump for under your sink that is far away from the water ...