DEAR DR. ROACH: Two years ago, my doctor (whose patient I had been for many years) decided to switch to a concierge practice. He charged $2,000 annually per patient. Neither my husband nor I chose to participate. We found a new doctor who we have been very happy with for the past two years. Now ...
Dear Heloise: Sharon's letter was about the importance of teaching one's children to swim well and to practice excellent water safety in general. My husband and I were not only good swimmers but worked as lifeguards as teens. We chose not to install our backyard pool until each of our four kids ...
Today is Tuesday, April 29, the 119th day of 2025. There are 246 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 29, 1992, a jury in Simi Valley, California, acquitted four Los Angeles police officers charged with assault and using excessive force in the videotaped beating of motorist ...
The spark of excitement doesn't necessarily come from reckless action but from the willingness to consider the bold, unconventional or risky ideas. The themes today are wisdom and discernment. Under the social Gemini moon, true charisma isn't about blindly diving into danger; it's about having ...
Dear Annie: Over 10 years ago, I worked with a nonprofit organization on a contract project and became friendly with a few people on their team. I genuinely admired their mission, and when I moved on, I started making a modest monthly donation to support their work. It felt good to stay ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes. My last A1C test showed a value of 7.8%. I have been taking Mounjaro weekly, which lowered my weight by about 20 pounds and my A1C level by about 0.5%. I also take diltiazem for hypertension, a statin, and one metformin pill per day. ...
