DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old man. I am in good health, and I exercise and swim at the gym for 3 hours every other day. I am not overweight, and the only prescription I have is a nose spray. I do have mild idiopathic neuropathy, but I am still quite agile and mobile. I have a hernia in ...
Dear Annie: My husband has five kids from a previous marriage. One was — well, I’ll say never overly friendly. The other four I thought we were good. But things blew up over something dumb. Now three of his girls do not talk to me. Which for me is fine. They think that I am too controlling ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please look into citrus bergamot. It is a beneficial supplement that lowers cholesterol very efficiently and effectively. It lowered my cholesterol by 70 points. — R.M. ANSWER: You are right. The early data suggest that bergamot may be effective at improving cholesterol ...
In design, imitation often leads to innovation. Trying to recreate something you’ve seen others make can take some out-of-the-box thinking to find substitutes for inaccessible materials or fill in the gaps of unknown steps. Antique furniture is filled with examples, especially when foreign influence is involved. By the 18th century, trade with East Asia brought new ideas for furniture, like the use of bamboo and lacquer, to Europe, and subsequently to America. Inspired by these new styles, and motivated by the need for inexpensive accessible versions, Western artisans created ...
Dear Annie: Over the years, I have read numerous letters to advice columnists from women complaining their man doesn’t show the amount of affection they want. Most advice has usually been for them to tell him what they want. But my question is, what’s the problem with showing him? I ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 67 years old and have a lot of medical issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure, a previous heart attack, a small stroke, and a stent in one of the major arteries to my brain. I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, as my PSA level was elevated. I underwent ...
