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Ask the Doctors: July 25-26

Ask the Doctors Dr. Eve Glazer and Dr. Elizabeth Ko Dear Doctors: You often advise people to consult their doctor, but these days that relationship has been replaced by a nurse practitioner. A discussion with an NP about a condition or whether a certain screening test is appropriate is not the same as with a doctor. So what do we do? Dear Reader: You have identified a gradual but significant shift in primary healthcare in the United States. The single-practice doctor who was once the face of family medicine is in decline. In many parts of the country, medical groups with multiple ...

Online tools help keep seniors safe behind the wheel

Dear Annie: Annie Lane Dear Annie: I am a retired RN, and I was interested when one of your readers wrote that if an elderly person falls, they should not be allowed to drive. I am here to tell you there is no direct correlation between falls and driving. Falls for the elderly occur for many reasons –– some known and others unknown. The statement in your column was not qualified. Perhaps it should say that in some cases people should not drive due to a medical condition, such as dizziness, seizures, visual deficits, cardiac condition or medications. Although the elderly perhaps ...

House of the Week: Redrock

The Redrock from Associated Designs demonstrates why thoughtfully designed cottage house plans continue to resonate with homeowners in 2026. Combining efficient single-level living with open gathering spaces and attractive architectural details, this home offers broad appeal for families, empty nesters, and vacation-home buyers alike.Spanning 1,430 square feet, the Redrock features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a two-car garage, creating a practical balance between comfort and affordability. Its ranch-inspired cottage design emphasizes accessibility, convenience, and everyday ...

Mars, Mercury to be visible before sunrise this week in the Eastern sky

Stargazers: Dennis Mammana In a couple of weeks, I’ll be telling you about the annual Perseid meteor shower. It should be a good one this year since moonlight won’t reduce our view. Of course, if you’ve read my column regularly, you already know that stargazers will almost always see ...

How do you feel about a ‘Dark Shadows’ pedigree?

Roots and Branches: James Beidler This week’s “Roots & Branches” column may take a little while to prove its relevance to genealogy, but bear with me. At least from the point I was say 10 years old (this would have been 1970, by the way), I was a big fan of all things horror, science fiction, suspense, etc. This interest came to encompass a collection of hundreds of comic magazines on this genre (frank admission: yes, I still read some of these as my before-bedtime wind down from the day … nothing like a good vampire or werewolf story to soothe away the cares of the ...

Teaching kids how to prep, host

Hints from Heloise Dear Heloise: The best activity for kids before a holiday meal is having them help in preparing it. This is how they’ll learn how to prep for a big celebration, which is the only way to learn how to do anything. Of course, the work must be geared to each kid’s level of ability, and some guidance is required. This will also teach them responsibility and give them pride. –– Louis R., in Reseda, California Louis, this is a solution that brings varied results. It’ll all depend on whether the host likes to have everything ready for company before they arrive ...