Dear Annie: I have been married for 22 years to a good man. He is faithful, hardworking and, by most people's standards, a wonderful husband. He has never given me any reason to doubt his loyalty, and he has always taken his responsibilities seriously. From the outside, we look like a solid, ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: What are D-dimers? Are they something I should be concerned about? I am an 83-year-old male with the usual problems that men my age have, such as an enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. With medication and monitoring by my doctors, all of these ...
By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: I’m having a problem that feels small, but it’s starting to make me dread seeing someone I care about. One of my closest friends has gotten into the habit of “correcting” me in public. If I tell a story, she interrupts to adjust a ...
By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: Some readers prefer fiber pills, but I like to take a different route. I am 75 and have been taking psyllium-husk fiber for about 15 years to start my day. Each morning, I put 2 scoops of psyllium into a blender with 2 cups of low-sugar diet fruit juice, plus fresh fruit like berries or a banana. Sometimes I even add a little tofu for protein. I blend everything well and drink it right away. Psyllium thickens quickly, so don’t let it sit in the glass. Also, take care when swallowing because thick fiber can stick in your throat if you ...
WASHINGTON — Most Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders believe President Donald Trump has done more harm than good on the issue of immigration and border security in his second term so far, according to a new AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll. About 6 in 10 AAPI adults say Trump ...
By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach: I read your recent column about migraines and strokes. About 40 years ago, I began having occasional visual-interference episodes with zigzags, blurry central vision and more that lasted for about 30 minutes. My doctor described ...
