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Reader sounds off about walkers

Dear Heloise: I strongly agreewith Michael I's. response to the original letter. He's spot-on -- a walker is for walking only. As a retired physical therapist with 42 years of experience, much of it being in home care, I've seen many near disasters when observing people use a walker as it ...

Feeling guilty about being happy

Dear Annie: My twin sister and I have been compared to each other for as long as I can remember. As children, people compared our grades, our looks, our friends and even our personalities. We always laughed it off, but now that we are older, I'm beginning to realize how much those comparisons ...

Explaining autoimmune hemolytic anemia and its treatments

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm about to turn 70. A month ago, I was diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that's idiopathic. Two CT scans and many blood tests have cleared me of all tumors; however, my spleen's enlarged. My hematologist put me on prednisone, which is working very well. I ...

Making healthy choices for meals

Dear Heloise: I buy raw, unfiltered honey. Every morning, I pour a little on plain, thick Greek yogurt, along with a dash of cinnamon. I really enjoy the taste, and I believe that this is a very healthy choice for breakfast. My husband says that the honey is unhealthy and Greek yogurt is junk ...

A freshman course in crushes

Dear Annie: I'm an 18-year-old woman who just started my freshman year of college out of state. Everything is going well, and I'm meeting new people with different perspectives. One thing I'm experiencing is my "I don't know" phase, which is new for me. Especially with relationships, I don't ...

Identifying one mysterious apple

Dear Heloise: A reader recently wrote in asking for help in identifying an unknown (and delicious) apple variety that grows in Manitoba, Canada. Alas, I don't know the name, but if their neighbors don't have any suggestions, they might want to contact their local Agricultural Extension Office ...