April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Some people may be asking what Parkinson's disease is, while others already have a very intimate knowledge and are dealing with the disease every day. According to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, “Parkinson’s disease (PD) occurs when brain cells that ...

DEAR ANNIE: My friend insists on splitting every restaurant bill “evenly,” no matter what. The problem is, she always orders cocktails and appetizers, while I usually stick to one entree. Last week, my $22 dinner somehow became $48 after the “split.” When I suggested we each pay for ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: No parent should ever outlive their children. A couple of years ago, my son, who is now approaching 54 years young, was diagnosed with what I am told is an extremely rare illness called primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). Since he required special bile duct tubes to be ...

1. One spade. You might not like the looks of your spade suit, but you are not responsible for the quality of the suit you bid when you respond to your partner’s takeout double. The doubler is expected to tread gingerly after a forced response unless responder makes a strength-showing ...

DEAR HELOISE: The French have a saying: “Scents are made to be discovered, not announced.” — David K., in Buffalo, New York David, this is very true. But unfortunately, some people — both men and women — don’t understand the phrase “less is more.” — Heloise DEAR ...