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Health, Lifestyles & History

Today in History: May 30, Joan of Arc burned at the stake

Today is Thursday, May 30, the 151st day of 2024. There are 215 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc, condemned as a heretic, was burned at the stake in Rouen (roo-AHN'), France. On this date: In 1922, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for May 30

Asserting boundaries takes energy. If you had to do it constantly, you wouldn't get much else done. This is why people build fences and structures. Many will be metaphorically doing this under the lunar squares preceding a Mercury conjunction. Structures render constant vigilance unnecessary ...

Handling elderly relative’s constant interruptions

Dear Annie: I have an elderly family member who constantly interrupts me. Not only does she interrupt when I'm talking to her, but she eavesdrops on my conversations with others and interrupts those, too. She has been doing this for decades, so I highly doubt it's related to age. It's extremely ...

Should a fever be treated or allowed to run its course?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Does taking a medicine to reduce fever hurt? I read that fever is useful for the body to fight off infections. -- J.S. ANSWER: There is some experimental evidence that higher temperatures help the body kill bacteria and control virus infections, but the magnitude of the ...

Help those going through tragedy

Dear Heloise: Here are some thoughts regarding people or families going through some kind of trauma or tragedy: If a friend or relative ends up in long-term care due to an injury or illness, please don't send just one "thinking of you" or "get well soon" card. Please don't visit once and think ...

Today in History: May 29, Reagan and Gorbachev meet in Moscow summit

Today is Wednesday, May 29, the 150th day of 2024. There are 216 days left in the year. This is Memorial Day. Today's Highlight in History: On May 29, 1988, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev opened their historic summit in Moscow. On this date: In 1765, ...