DEAR DR. ROACH: My heart rate variability (HRV) on my heart rate tracker has ranged from 12-14 ms for years now. I read that this means something is going on inside me. Do you have any insight into HRV? I’m a 64-year-old male who is in decent health. My Lipoprotein(a) level is 224 mg/dL, but ...

1. Six spades. There is the distinct aura of a slam when partner opens one spade and next jumps to three spades without knowing you have three aces. The one thing certain is that you should not stop short of six. Alternatively, you could bid four hearts — a cuebid of West’s suit to ...

DEAR ANNIE: My younger sister is turning 30 and has planned a birthday dinner at a trendy rooftop restaurant where the tasting menu is $165 per person — not including drinks, tax or tip. She also wants us to split the cost of a professional photographer “to capture the moment for all of ...

DEAR HELOISE: African violets often look droopy and tired without the right light or amount of water. If your plant struggles in a desk or shadowy corner, move it to an east-facing window. These plants thrive in mild morning light but dislike the hot afternoon sun from west windows. Place the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with a large fatty tumor on my left thigh. It’s very ugly. What can I do to get rid of it? — V.O.P. ANSWER: Surgery is the standard treatment. The cosmetic results are variable, and I have had more than a few patients who were so unhappy with their ...