DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a sister who is in her mid 60s and has a very low weight. She cooks a lot but doesn't eat much. Is there something to suggest to make her gain some weight? She weighs 80 pounds and is 5 feet, 2 inches tall. By contrast, I'm 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weigh 150 pounds. I ...
Dear Heloise: How do I get lipstick out of my favorite T-shirt? -- Kay E., in Frankfort, Kentucky Kay, rub the area with cold cream or shortening. Afterward, place a few drops of dishwashing liquid on the area and let soap rest there for 10 minutes. Next, handwash with club soda. There are ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My heart rate variability (HRV) on my heart rate tracker has ranged from 12-14 ms for years now. I read that this means something is going on inside me. Do you have any insight into HRV? I'm a 64-year-old male who is in decent health. My Lipoprotein(a) level is 224 mg/dL, but ...
Dear Readers: This week, many Christians around the world observe Palm Sunday, the day that begins Holy Week. In the biblical story, crowds gathered along the road to welcome Jesus Christ as he entered Jerusalem. They waved palm branches and laid them on the path before him, celebrating with ...
Dear Car Talk: I drive a 2014 Honda Civic with only 17,300 miles. My knowledge of cars can be summed up by this: When I turn the key and it doesn't start, I know there is something wrong. Even with that limited knowledge, I am able to at least check the oil, tire pressure, and coolant level. ...
Dear Annie: My best friend of 22 years recently started dating a man who "doesn't believe in marriage." She's 41, has always wanted children and froze her eggs at 38. He's 45, divorced twice and says labels are "a social construct." They've been together eight months. She sold her condo and ...
