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To Your Good Health: Aleve and Ibuprofen Consumption
My husband, age 70, had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his neck, for which he would take Aleve to relieve his discomfort when needed.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Regency Style
Furniture revivals have taken place since at least the 19th century and probably earlier. New technology made earlier ornate styles easier and less expensive to make…
The Garden Bug: Wild Violets
If you choose to propagate wild violet plants, divide an established “clump” in spring or fall by gently separating the rooted stems from each other within the group…
Celebrity Extra: Road House
Where can I see the new “Road House” movie? It's not playing in local theaters, as far as I can tell.
Salome's Stars: Apr 4
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An air of conspiracy dominates the workplace. Avoid taking sides.
To Your Good Health: Heart Rates in Athletes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a resting heart rate, specifically when it is considered too slow for one's health.
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Decorative Silver
Collectors and makers alike know that there are many ways to decorate silver. It can have an engraved design or monogram.
The Garden Bug: Light needs for plants
Low light: Peace lily, Snake plant, Philodendron, English ivy, Diffenbachia.
Salome's Stars: Mar 28
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Conflicting aspects cause some confusion, both on the job and in your personal life.
Celebrity Extra: Virgin River
When is “Virgin River” coming back? Will there be another season? I've seen all of the episodes and hope it returns.
The Garden Bug: John Parkinson
John Parkinson began his apprenticeship to a London apothecary in 1585. He went on to have a distinguished career as a medical practitioner.
Celebrity Extra: Lisa Vanderpump
When does Lisa Vanderpump's new show premiere? Will any of the cast of “Vanderpump Rules” be in it?
Kovels Antiques & Collecting: Windsor style chair
The Bonhams Skinner auction where this chair sold listed it as a Harvard University Windsor chair, bringing together two icons of colonial America.
Salome's Stars: Mar 21
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Expect good news about a particular health problem.
The Garden Bug: Trimming Tree Branches
Remove diseased, broken or “crossing” branches. Remove a competing “leader” at the top.
Celebrity Extra: Julie Bowen
I recently watched the series Sofia Vergara starred in about a female drug lord, and it made me wonder if Julie Bowen is also doing something now…
Best Bites: Cheese and Scallion Biscuits
Whenever I run into my Irish-American friend Margaret Wachholz, I feel like I've just won a ticket to the Emerald Isle.
Salome's Stars: Mar 14
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An upcoming decision could open up a path to an exciting venture.
The Garden Bug: Soil Nutrients
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus and potassium are the primary nutrients needed in the soil for healthy and productive plant growth.
Celebrity Extra: Meryl Streep
Is it true that next season's mystery on “Only Murders in the Building” will be set in Los Angeles instead of New York?