Lifestyles

Dear Annie: Husband weighs in on wife’s weight loss

DEAR ANNIE: My wife, who is 62, has always been insecure about her weight, even though I’ve never once cared or thought she needed to change anything. A few months ago, she decided on her own to start a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, and she’s doing it under a doctor’s supervision. She’s thrilled with the results so far. I’m happy she’s happy, but I can’t shake the feeling that she’s the guinea pig for a drug that’s still fairly new. What if there are long-term side effects nobody’s caught yet? I’ve mentioned this to her once, and she brushed it off. Am I ...

Hints from Heloise: Education starts at home, too

DEAR HELOISE: Education begins at home! I recently encouraged all the parents of teenagers in our rural community to teach the kids three basic hand signals when they’re riding their ATVs or bikes on/near the roadway. Lots of kids ride them in the rural country areas and on the back roads. The feedback from parents was astounding in the fact that the general response was: “They don’t teach this in driver’s education.” Ugh! Children and teenagers do not need to learn everything from teachers. Parents should look it up and teach them the three basic hand signals at home! It’s ...

To Your Good Health: Concerned by mild decrease in kidney function

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a relatively healthy 54-year-old male. My daily medications are 20 mg of lisinopril, 20 mg of atorvastatin, and 145 mg of fenofibrate. I also take a 500-mg dose of naproxen on an as-needed basis for various aches and pains from military-service-related conditions. My naproxen intake varies anywhere from 0-4 doses per week. I exercise regularly and stay hydrated as well. Every six months, I see my primary care physician for a wellness check that includes a blood lipid panel. Over the past few visits, I noticed that my kidney function results indicated a “mild to ...

Thursday evening TV

Bridge by Steve Becker

Opening lead — seven of hearts. The arithmetic of bridge dictates that a small slam should be bid whenever the chance of making it is better than even. This is because if you bid and make six, whether vulnerable or not, you gain just about as many points as you’d lose if the attempt ...

Ceviche gets a roasted twist with habanero

Fresh ceviche is a staple of Mexican cuisine, but my husband and I were introduced to the concept of roasted ceviche at our wedding. The side dish, adapted here from my cookbook "Plantas," is made of a combination of cooked and fresh ingredients contributing to a sweet, spicy and tangy side ...