By Dr. KEITH ROACH Dear Dr. Roach: I wonder if we can trust the health guidelines coming from government agencies. How will doctors make recommendations if the guidelines may not be scientifically rigorous? — T.D. Answer: For many decades, the recommendations from the Centers for ...
By HELOISE Dear Heloise: When my children went off to college, I sent them off with a fishing tackle box that was filled with these items: a thermometer, Tylenol, Advil, NyQuil, bandages, Neosporin, rubbing alcohol, peroxide and a timer with a magnetic back (to remind them that they had clothes in the washing machine or the dryer). A sewing kit was also a part of the pack. Q-tips and cotton balls were included as well. My kids are now 36 and 40. My son still has his tackle box and refills it when needed. A friend of mine would give her kids gift cards for Uber or other rideshares. ...
By ANNIE LANE Dear Annie: I married my best friend 19 years ago, but we have known each other for nearly 40. Our shared history runs deep. We have weathered life’s highs and lows together, raised children, supported each other through illnesses, job changes and the inevitable challenges ...
By Dr. KEITH ROACH Dear Dr. Roach: I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and immediately changed my diet and exercise regimen. I was able to lose 17 pounds in about two months but have started to experience a feeling of something being stuck in my throat. Could the sudden weight loss have ...
By HELOISE Dear Heloise: I am writing in response to Susan H., who said that she would love it if manufacturers put the color navy or black on clothing tags. She can do this herself. Just take a fine-point permanent marker and put an “N” or a “B” on the clothing tag. Or she can buy very small blue and black safety pins to attach to the tag. She could also use blue and black clothes hangers. She can do something similar with shoes by using a permanent marker or placing something navy or black inside the shoe. Just take it out when you wear it, then put it back in, or place it ...
Dear Annie: I've been married to a wonderful woman for almost 50 years. That alone should explain our relationship: 50 years. I've never loved anyone else. Our courtship and marriage were wonderful. She was everything I wanted my wife and the mother of my children to be, and she has been, ...
