DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read this morning that the shingles vaccine, Shingrix, "may have a protective effect against dementia." It goes on to say the studies that have been conducted so far are only observational. Is this something that you could address? -- J.S.B. ANSWER: There have been ...
Dear Heloise: I became a grandmother for the first time at almost 70 years of age and have had white hair since my own kids were born. I'm pretty thick-skinned. My daughters-in-law dress my granddaughters in layers of ruffles, which I made loving fun of every day. When I was changing the ...
Today is Saturday, May 10, the 130th day of 2025. There are 235 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 10, 1869, a golden spike was driven in a ceremony in Promontory, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. Also on this ...
Say what you mean, mean what you say. Mercury puts on a cowboy hat, slipping into Taurus for some slow talkin', big thinkin'. This transit favors clarity, calm and depth. Communication becomes more intentional, grounded in reality and sensory detail. This transit supports lasting decisions, ...
Dear Annie: I'm an avid gardener in a suburban neighborhood, and in turn, I meet lots of neighbors. There's one lady who keeps stopping by with questions about her yard, which I'm happy to help answer. She even asked if I would go with her to the local nursery to help her select new plants for ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female in good health. I am up to date on all vaccines, but I would like to know why after each COVID shot (about every six months), I have a debilitating reaction with flu-like symptoms. I ache all over, including my joints. This lasts for one to two days ...
