We devote most of our time in these columns writing about scams, covering the different aspects of electronic schemes to steal your money and personal information. Being an older adult is a risky business and crooks seek to take advantage of every aspect of our vulnerabilities as we age. ...
The right foods and beverages fuel the body and provide the nutrients necessary to maintain health. But it's worth noting that the foods a person enjoys during much of their life may not be ideal for them as they age. Dietary needs change as a person gets older. MedlinePlus says the best ...
Q. For many years now, after developing issues with antiperspirants, I've been using crystal body deodorant products. These are made of natural mineral salts. They are supposed to help control odor-causing bacteria and contain no aluminum chlorohydrate. I started with a stick that you wet before application, but it was hard on my armpits. Instead, I now use a spray. There is also a roll-on, but as a man, I don't like roll-ons because the applicator pulls on underarm hair. These products don't stop perspiration, and if you sweat enough, the deodorizing effect will stop unless it is ...
DEAR ANNIE: My husband retired last year after 40 years as an engineer, and we finally started planning the life we’d been talking about for decades: travel, hobbies, quality time together. But three months after he retired, he accepted a series of offers for “small consulting projects.” He accepted without checking with me, and since then, it’s been a series of “just one more” promises. He finally left his full-time job, but he’s working as much as ever. We’ve already had to postpone a trip because of his shifting availability, and I’m starting to wonder if he ...
DEAR HELOISE: Fans don’t cool the air, whether it’s a ceiling fan or another type of fan. They remove the heat from one’s body, be it a human or an animal. So, if you leave a pet at home, leave a fan running for them. My dog laid right in front of our floor fan for most of this past summer. Definitely turn fans off if no one’s there. You might leave a house fan on for pets if you don’t have a portable fan. — Frank A., in Ventura, California Frank, after consulting with a fan manufacturer, here’s what they suggested: ● Air flow: The moving air flows across your skin ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been on Zepbound for about eight months. I’ve had fantastic results as far as weight loss, and I’m building muscle back. The problem is that I’ve constantly had to push back on increasing my dose. I started at 2.5 mg, then 5 mg, then 7.5 mg. My body couldn’t handle 7.5 mg, so I asked to go back to 5 mg. My weight loss slowed down, but I was still losing weight and was happy with this. With the 7.5-mg dose, I couldn’t eat anything, which meant that I always felt tired, couldn’t get my proteins and didn’t have energy to work out. Also, my hair started ...
