DEAR DR. ROACH: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with a kidney stone while getting an ultrasound for a different reason. A CT scan was ordered, which showed that I had a conglomerate of small stones within a calyceal diverticulum in the posterior mid-pole of my left kidney. My urologist at the ...
Dear Heloise: Why would a brother make a wooden wine rack as a gift for his sister's wedding when the couple doesn't drink? Was it just to show off his woodworking skills? -- Steve W., via email Steve, there are a number of people who keep alcohol on hand for friends and family, even if they ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I are both in our 70s, and he's been pushing for us to sell the house and move into something smaller for over a year now. He's not wrong; it's more house than we need. But we raised our three kids in this house. Every room has something in it -- the kitchen table ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm an 88-year-old male. I've been losing strength and muscle in my legs, which has caused me to need a walker. I'm currently in a physical therapy program twice a week, and I also do daily strengthening exercises at home. I'd like your advice on trying a diet supplement of ...
Dear Heloise: Regarding the question on how to get grease out of a jacket, try using hand cleaner and a nailbrush to scrub the stain. This works on all kinds of stains on clothes. Rinse out the jacket and let it air-dry to see if the stain disappears, as you don't want to dry it through a ...
Dear Annie: I go to the same nail salon every few weeks, and lately I've noticed something that is driving me crazy. Almost every time I'm there, someone is talking loudly on their cellphone, watching videos without headphones or having a FaceTime conversation while the rest of us are trying ...
