DEAR DR. ROACH: About three months ago, I had an attack of gout. I believe it was my first, but I may have had one a few months earlier that was diagnosed as a foot…

Dear Dr. Roach: What exactly is tinnitus? What causes it? Is there a cure? Is there a treatment? What should be avoided to improve this condition? — M.F. Answer: Tinnitus is simply the sensation of…

I always find that my home seems a little bare after the holidays when the tree is taken down and all of the holiday knick-knacks are put away. To be quite honest, it can be…

Families live in a busy world in which time together is often lost in the buzz of activity. Family bonding time is important to maintain close relationships. In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, belonging and love…

EL DORADO — Moran’s Haylee Meiwes has been named to the President’s List for her academic prowess during the fall 2021 semester at Butler County Community College. The recognition goes to students who maintain a…

Thanksgiving weekend I noticed people were selling and giving away many items through Facebook. My guess is because of the extended weekend and preparing for Christmas, it was an opportunity to declutter decorations they no…

Registration is now open for a four-part series being held in two locations in the Southwind Extension District. Iola and Fort Scott will both be host sites for the “Risk Management Skills for Women in…

Dear Carolyn: My husband and I have been married 10 years. Over this time, a pretty even breakdown of chores has emerged. These are the daily and weekly things such as groceries, laundry, lawn care,…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old woman. I recently fell in my house doing housework and surprisingly broke my left hip. Before the fracture I was in excellent health and extremely active. I walked…

Dear Carolyn: When my husband believes I am doing something in a way that could be done better or could result in a negative outcome, he might correct or assist me by taking action or…