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: ...
Dear Annie: I've always prided myself on being a good friend. I'm the one who shows up at weddings, baby showers, birthday parties and even moving day. I donate to friends' fundraisers, send thoughtful messages, and make the effort to call, check in and extend invitations. In short, I've ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been treated for prostate cancer and stopped my semiannual Eligard injections three years ago. I'm 75 years old and about 5 feet, 9 inches tall. Before treatment, I weighed 227 pounds; I currently weigh 209 pounds. My testosterone level is 49.6 ng/dL. My breasts have ...
Are you interested in the next MSU Extension Foundations of Gardening (FOG) course? FOG is the online horticulture course for both those wishing to apply to our MSU Extension Master Gardener Program® and those seeking horticultural training for personal reasons. Registration for the FOG Fall 2025 session is open NOW and runs through August 27, 2025. To register or for more information, go to https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/foundations-of-gardening Course Overview Foundations of Gardening (FOG) is a comprehensive 10-week online course offered by MSU Extension. Designed for adults ...
ESCANABA—The 97th Annual U.P. was held last week in Escanaba. The annual event opened Aug. 11 with the Royalty Pageant, an annual event that showcases talent and beauty in a way that only the U.P. State Fair can—by awarding girls and young women who are involved personally in agriculture through exhibiting their livestock. The 2025 U.P. State Fair Queen was Mayce Hanson of Cornell. Hanson is a recent graduate of Gladstone High School and will be a freshman at Bay College in the fall, where she plans to study criminal justice in hopes of being a state police detective. She is also ...
Dear Annie: My daughter "Theresa," now 46, always wanted to be a doctor. I divorced her father when she was 4 and her sister was 2-and-a-half. When it came time for college, her father refused to help, and I couldn't afford to pay for it as a single mom. Determined, Theresa joined the Army ...
