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Health, Lifestyles & History

Anguished by anxiety

Dear Annie: My son has left home several times in the past, only to return because he can't seem to get his life together. A year ago, my husband died, and my live-in son, his wife and their baby stayed to "look after me." They took over my house with their video games, clothing and trash. ...

Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated by a variety of medications

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why doesn't rheumatoid arthritis have any medicines to help treat it? -- S.S.K. ANSWER: Rheumatoid arthritis is relatively common (as much as 1% of the population, with women twice as likely to be affected than men), but it's a much less common form of arthritis than ...

A nice meal can be all one needs

Dear Heloise: My mom and uncle are in their 80s, and they did not need any more "stuff" for Christmas. So, I gave them the gift of a homecooked meal once a week for a year. This could be done for birthdays or other special occasions, but it can also be enjoyed all year if your schedule allows. ...

Today in History: FEB 1, Space shuttle Columbia breaks up

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2023. There are 333 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: In Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke up during re-entry, killing all seven of its crew members: commander Rick Husband; pilot William McCool; payload commander ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Feb. 1

February opens with a statement from Neptune: Whatever your dream may be, it can only come true through other people. The square of the social Gemini moon to the visionary planet emphasizes the importance of sharing our inner worlds, building people up and creating with the intention of ...

Gifts go unappreciated — again

Dear Annie: Each year, I send my sister's three adult children gifts. The youngest does not thank me unless prompted. My two questions are: Isn't this rude? And should I cease sending her a gift? Since we live in different states, I usually text all three sisters to let them know something is ...