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Health, Lifestyles & History

Generous gift left unused

ear Annie: I'm close to my nephews, one of whom recently married. The year before the wedding, during its planning, I told the couple that I would like to gift them honeymoon to their choice destination, Greece, as their wedding present. They were thrilled. I gave them a check several months ...

Results of PSA screenings lead to two different approaches

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79. Two recent tests confirmed that my PSA level was 4.6 ng/mL. Previously, my results were never higher than 1.4 ng/mL. Flomax has been a necessity for me for the past 20 years, and my original diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) was 30 years ago, at age ...

How to approach junk emails

Dear Heloise: In a letter from Loretta in Texas, she said, "It is important to read all of our mail, even if it looks like junk mail." Before opening any email, the sender's name should be scrutinized. If the name is not one that is recognized, then don't open the email. If you open an email ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Aug. 19

These last days of Leo Season are also a countdown to the next Mercury retrograde, making this an ideal time to strike while the iron is hot, make hay while the sun shines and carpe this diem. Sure, the new season will bring other opportunities, but this moment is uniquely spotlit for your ...

Deeply annoyed by dogs

Dear Annie: Let me preface this by saying that I am an animal lover, and I like dogs and cats. I grew up with dogs, but as an adult, I have become more of a cat person. While I enjoy dogs enough, my husband and I have talked about how dog ownership is a lot of responsibility and, at this point ...