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Bridging the gap with daughters-in-law

Dear Annie: My husband and I are the proud grandparents of two beautiful granddaughters. “Lila” is 20 months old and the daughter of our son “Michael” and his wife, “Emily.” “Sophie” is 10 months old and the daughter of our other son “Daniel” and his wife, “Grace.” We love both girls dearly and feel so fortunate to have them in our lives. But I am having a difficult time with how our daughters-in-law are managing visits and time with us as grandparents. It feels as though we are constantly walking on eggshells, trying to be respectful and supportive, yet we ...

Woman should avoid niacin for heart attack risk

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a woman in my late 60s with a family history that includes an older brother who had a heart attack at a young age. My total cholesterol has hovered around 200 mg/dL for many years, but my HDL and LDL numbers are good. A few years ago, I had a highly elevated level of lipoprotein(a), about 164 nmol/L. My doctor prescribed 1,500 mg of niacin daily, which was split into three 500-mg doses at meals. This treatment did dramatically lower my Lp(a) into the optimal range but caused nausea, so she said to lower the dose to what I could tolerate, which has only been 500 mg ...

What not to do with either old or new pipes

Dear Heloise: There is no time to put grease or oils down a sink with old or new pipes! You pour off what you can as noted in a previous column, then wipe the pan with gently used paper napkins or towels that have been set aside. Throw the napkins away afterward. The little residue left on the pan is handled by detergent and hot water. You won’t have any more pipe worries this way. Two asides: Do not throw floss in the toilet. If your pipes are old, the floss gets caught, builds up, and eventually causes a blockage. In the trash it goes! The second is to please ask your plumbing ...

Today in History

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2025. There are 127 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 26, 1944, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle braved the threat of German snipers as he led a victory march in Paris, which had just been liberated by the Allies from Nazi occupation. Also on this date: In 1939, the first televised major league baseball games were broadcast on experimental station W2XBS: a doubleheader between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. The Reds won the first game, 5-2, and the Dodgers the second, 6-1. In 1958, Alaskans ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s been a lingering idea or goal quietly sitting in your mind, something you’ve considered but haven’t acted on yet. Now, it’s front and center. You can’t ignore it anymore; it’s demanding attention. Take the first step. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A dynamic is getting tense. Don’t micromanage or fix the surface issues. Look past symptoms and go straight to the root. What was overlooked? Was there a lack of respect or clarity, or a crossed line? Once that’s acknowledged, the tension will ease. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Liking yourself is ...

Best remaining choices at the movie theater this year

We’re through most of the 2025 movie schedule, but you can still check out some promising flicks at the cinema. Together we’ll look at some movies that should be worth a watch before we enter 2026. So in no particular order let’s dive in. Black Phone 2 The trailer for this movie ...