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To your good health, Keith Roach, MD

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm pretty certain that I have Raynaud's disease. I develop white, burning and tingling hands if I don't keep warm, even with heavy gloves on. I notice it on the golf course during the wintertime if I'm not bundled up. My doctor up here in Canada agreed with my self-diagnosis ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: My wife and I have a milestone anniversary coming up. We plan on renting a large home in the south of France for a month and inviting family and close friends to celebrate with us. Some family members and friends know of our intentions and are excited to join us. The cost to rent ...

To your good health, Keith Roach, MD

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have recently begun seeing a new physician who dictates into a recorder during my entire exam. I find this very off-putting and don't know what to do. Here is an example: Doctor: What brings you in today? Me: I have a sore throat. Doctor speaks into to the recorder: Patient ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: My partner's mother constantly demands attention, and everything revolves around her. Whenever we're busy or focused on other things, she lashes out — often hurting those around her, including her grandchildren. She plays favorites, manipulates situations to her advantage and ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: In a nutshell: I have been off social media for about five years, and this year I have made it a resolution to reduce my screen time. My screen time average is down to about an hour a day. If I had a way to measure it, I'd say my mental health has improved greatly. A year or two ...

To your good health, Keith Roach, MD

DEAR DR. ROACH: I thought you could help with a stubborn problem. I am a healthy and active 78-year-old woman who, I admit, likes to look younger than my age. The problem is my skin, especially on my hands and arms; I get these bruises that look unsightly and take a while to resolve. I hear it ...