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Head leans forward after a compression fracture

DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom had a compression fracture to her L2 vertebrae due to osteoporosis. Her head leans forward constantly. It has created difficulty for her when looking forward while walking and sleeping. Do you have anything that you can suggest for her to do? –– J.F. ANSWER: Compression fractures of the neck, chest and lower spine are more common than hip fractures. They can cause loss of function, chronic pain, depression, and loss of independence. For all these reasons, prevention is critically important, and nobody is at a higher risk than a person who has already had a ...

Think minimally for furnishing college dorms

Dear Heloise: I noticed several people have written about items that you can give to a graduating student to take to college (a hammer, nails, a tool kit, etc.). Has everyone forgotten that the college will have maintenance people who already have these tools and will help students if they need to assemble things? People mean well, but don’t overload kids with things that they’ll most likely never need or use. They are only a temporary resident of their college dorm. It’s not as though they’re going to be needing a bunch of tools, a big first-aid kit, and a bunch of other ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Like most people, you have a type, and it keeps showing up in various forms. New friends resemble old ones. It’s time to change it up. Social experimentation is favored, and you’ll be delighted by surprisingly beneficial outcomes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re skilled at gathering insights and using them to grow. Draw inspiration from everywhere: expert advice, beginner questions and even outsider comments. Sometimes the freshest perspective comes from those who know the least but see the most. You know how to listen. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2025. There are 135 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing American women’s right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it. Also on this date: In 1590, John White, the governor of the Roanoke Island colony (in present-day North Carolina), returned to Roanoke after nearly three years abroad only to find the settlement deserted; the fate of the “Lost Colony” remains a mystery. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issued his ...

USDA signs historic agreement to reduce wildfire risk in Montana

HELENA, Mont. — U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a historic Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a new framework between the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the State of Montana to advance forest restoration and reduce wildfire risk across the state. Montana’s Shared Stewardship Agreement expands collaborative efforts to accelerate active forest management, safeguard communities, and support sustainable timber production. “This agreement is exactly the kind of forward-leaning, state-driven leadership that ...

Familiarity or true connection?

Dear Annie: I wanted to follow up on a letter you published on June 21, 2025, about my complicated relationship with my sister-in-law, who I started to develop romantic feelings for after the death of my wife (her sister). Since your response, I had a long and emotional conversation with her. Things had been awkward between us ever since we nearly crossed a line a few months ago. It felt important to finally clear the air, and I’m glad we did. After talking for several hours, I walked away believing she truly cares about me for who I am –– not out of convenience or grief, but ...