DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 74 years old, and I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure with a recent ejection fraction of 25%. My cardiologist has me taking empagliflozin (Jardiance) and furosemide (Lasix) daily. With moderate cardio exercise therapy every other day and two diuretics daily, my ...
Dear Annie: I'm 74 and just moved in with my younger sister. Since I've been here, I've noticed she's drinking more than I remember her drinking before, close to a bottle of wine nearly every night. She otherwise seems fine. She's still doing her gardening, cooking meals for herself and ...
Dear Heloise: What should I do with a full set of fine china dinnerware that was made in 1968 with a gold edge? My kids don't want it because it can't go in the microwave. It was made by a well-known company and is in beautiful condition. -- Theresa M., in Topeka, Kansas Theresa, you might ...
Please check with venues first in case of cancellation Friday, Sept. 4: — Boogie Fest Too in Rock — Bishop Noa, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown — Upper Hand Brewery, 4-9 p.m. – Jeff McNiven — Bonifas Arts Center, 5-10 p.m. – Raise the Roof fundraiser with live music — Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. - Shawn Krumrey — CK Downtown Martini Lounge, 6-9 p.m. – Macy & Travis — Dickinson County Fairgrounds, 6-11 p.m. – Local band Next Myle — Gladstone Campground, 7-9 p.m. – Boo Fest featuring George Sailer and Bill Sjoquist. Bring ...
Dear Heloise: I saw the advice to put window-cleaning spray on your hand to get rings off and immediately Googled if this was a good idea. It is not! It can be very drying to the skin. I'd think that using window-cleaning spray regularly could also be damaging to the skin. -- Carol B., via ...
ESCANABA — Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Mr. Shakespeare had that right! Names are important! Your parents probably pondered for days to pick out the perfect name for you when you were on your way. We memorized the names of the fifty states and their capitals when we were young. From kindergarten through high school, we learn to name the colors, the shapes, the countries of the world, the planets and maybe even the names of the elements on the periodic table. Names are important. Just look at the number of names listed in your Facebook or Snap Chat accounts. In ...
