There’s surely something paradoxical about the statement that bridge is a relaxing game, when the fact is that you can’t ever afford to relax — if you want to do well. Take this hand, for example, where West leads a heart against three notrump. Declarer plays low from dummy and wins ...
DEAR HELOISE: I strongly agree with 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 pertains to standing. One of the first things to teach someone when using a walker is not to use it when it comes to standing. We’re supposed to teach them alternative, safe ways. With all due respect, I didn’t like your attempt at a humorous response of using a walker to quickly exit a ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 80. Over the past 26 years, I’ve had low blood platelet counts. (In 1998, one reading was 168,000, and in 2026, the reading was 117,000.) I have an enlarged spleen (16.1 centimeters), and I understand that this could account for my low platelet count. I do have tiny red dots on my chest. However, my doctor thinks that I have leukemia and is preparing me for a spinal tap. My doctor seems to be ignoring the spleen issue. My brother had a spleen removed (at age 5) because it was destroying his blood count. My mother did die from leukemia. My question is, would my ...
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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 food. What do you think? —Ashley F., in Honolulu, Hawaii Ashley, first, just a disclaimer to my readers that raw honey is only for adults. Never give any honey to an infant or a child below the age of 1. As for whether it’s unhealthy, it contains enzymes and antioxidants, and it also ...
