Because of the pandemic, this Thanksgiving will be very different than most, but it will still include many familial and national traditions. The quiz below, from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, provides an opportunity…

Dear Carolyn: I’m lucky to be able to telework three days a week. On the other two days, I have a 1.5-hour commute (each way) and I share an office with a guy I can’t…

Dear Carolyn: I have been dating a woman for a few months. For the most part things are going well, but there’s one thing increasingly bothering me: She has, on a few different occasions, “tested”…

Wash your hands, put on an apron, and gather your family into the heart of your home to create delicious dishes and more.  Whether it comes from a box mix or completely from scratch, spending…

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 69-year-old male in good health. At night I fall asleep quickly, but wake up several times during the night. Sometimes I am awake for up to two hours. If…

Dear Carolyn: My husband’s lifelong best friend died two weeks ago. My husband has been acting like everything is okay, and at the funeral he was the one comforting everyone else, but I could tell…

Dear Carolyn: Three months ago I got engaged. My fiance is wonderful, we’re both thrilled and excited, and our families are, too. My mom is very excited to talk about wedding stuff, but she has…

Dear Dr. Roach: How do pimples form? Why do they itch? How can I remove them?  — B.B. Answer: Acne is caused by plugged hair follicles, which are associated with sebaceous (oil-producing) glands. These are…

Dear Carolyn: After a string of failed relationships I shifted gears and started working on myself. I’m pretty happy with my life now, but I’ve been single for over 20 years! Recently an old boyfriend…

If you are interested in statistics, here are some staggering figures to think about.  There are over 44 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers to family, friends, and neighbors. Family caregivers provide an overwhelming 90%…