Low iron levels might affect blood donor's depression (2024)

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

I just read your recent answer to David, about how to tow vehicles with automatic transmissions.

Ralph Langford finds it easy to recall his first car, even though that Chevrolet is long gone.

Not everyone needs a truck — but it can be handy to have a bed, to haul stuff that won’t fit inside (and that might otherwise make a mess inside). That’s the idea behind Honda’s Ridgeline. It looks like a truck — and you can use it like a truck — but it’s not really a truck.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 83-year-old healthy woman. In 2019, I became aware of a little bulge in my groin and suspected an inguinal hernia. It was confirmed by my family doctor. Given its small size and the fact that it gets reduced easily, we decided to wait and watch it.

Q: Before power steering was regularly supplied, drivers needed strong arms, especially on heavy trucks, because it was harder to turn the steering wheel as vehicle weight increased and when the vehicle was not moving. So today, drivers are insulated from the fact that, when they are stopped…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, April 18, 2024 — You’re energetic and dependable, and you have conviction. You stand by your beliefs. You are also confident and dignified. Lucky you! This is a playful, fun-loving year! Make time to let your hair down and enjoy yourself. Seek out pleasure, but d…

Today is Thursday, April 18, the 109th day of 2024. There are 257 days left in the year.

“I would rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.”

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering if there is any link between low iron and depression/anxiety. I am a 37-year-old woman, and I started taking Lexapro a few years ago. I upped my dose last year because I wasn’t feeling great, and my doctor and I decided that it was a good step to take.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, April 17, 2024 — You are a resilient person with confidence and willpower. You’re determined to succeed, which is likely, because you can spot opportunities for yourself and others. This year is more laid-back and slower paced. Focus on your closest relationship…

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offers all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am in my late seventies and know I need to downsize from my current house, but I want my next move to be my last. One Move Mary

Today is Wednesday, April 17, the 108th day of 2024. There are 258 days left in the year.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema in both legs, and I’m undergoing drainage every day for two hours for the next two weeks. They wrap my legs with four to five different wraps and lightly massage them in an upward motion. I sleep in a recliner, and I sit in my wheelchair most of the day due …

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, April 16, 2024 — You are charming, witty and warm. You have a deep understanding of life and its challenges, which makes you sympathetic to others. This year is a fresh beginning for you, because you’re starting a new nine-year cycle. Be courageous, flexible and o…

Q: I am in a new relationship. I also have a son from my first marriage. My ex-wife (second marriage) and I raised my son together for 6 years. We split up 2 years ago, but she is still in my son’s life and spends a few hours with him every week. My new partner is resentful of even the small…

“Reach out your hand if your cup be empty, if your cup is full may it be again.”

Today is Tuesday, April 16, the 107th day of 2024. There are 259 days left in the year.

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“Success is sometimes the outcome of a whole string of failures.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, April 15, 2024 — You are entertaining and charming, plus powerful and ambitious. You are intellectually curious and aware of everything going on around you. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle for you, which means it’s time to let go of people, places and t…

Today is Monday, April 15, the 106th day of 2024. There are 260 days left in the year.

Today is Sunday, April 14, the 105th day of 2024. There are 261 days left in the year.

Friendship Sunday

For Christians in America, a real and present danger to our faith in Jesus Christ is what author John Eldredge calls a cruise-liner mentality. People on a cruise are seeking pleasure, comfort, entertainment and customer-service. The expectation is that I will be catered to every minute; Wine…

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you recommend the most reliable literature source(s) for vitamin and supplement information and interactions? For instance, health magazines give these examples of supplement information:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, April 13, 2024 — You’re intelligent and have excellent ideas. You’re a tireless worker, reformer and problem-solver. This is a year of learning and teaching. You might renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that give you a better idea of …

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“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.”

DEAR DR. ROACH: My second inguinal hernia operation resulted in pain and a lot of blood in my groin area. I can understand why I was prescribed acetaminophen, but I am confused about ibuprofen. It’s a blood thinner, and I am not sure if my blood needed thinning, since there was plenty of blo…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, April 12, 2024 — You are witty, inquisitive, fun-loving and entertaining. People like to be in your company. However, you’re a private person. This is a year of service for you, probably service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself, because you are a resourc…

(BPT) — Trends in real estate and home buying go far beyond mortgage rates and home prices. Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate has identified several more trends that provide insight into today’s homebuyer and what they are looking for in a home.

Real estate has garnered considerable attention since 2020, and for good reason. Though speculators and real estate professionals may point to a number of variables that have affected the market for homes in recent years, the pandemic certainly was among those factors. Real estate prices and…

Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season.

If you’re looking to renovate your yard, there’s a sustainable, drought-tolerant alternative to high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass that also reduces your environmental footprint.

(BPT) — Spring is just around the corner! As you make your list of spring cleaning chores, don’t forget to add lawn care to the to-do list.

You may like to grow tomatoes, peppers, basil and other vegetables and fruits every year in the garden. But you also can experiment with new and different varieties. This year’s introductions are available now in seed catalogs. They include four new Fruit Snacks apple trees from Plants Nouve…

(Family Features) Safeguarding your family, home and finances from disaster starts long before an extreme weather event occurs. When destructive storms challenge the electric grid’s reliability and cause loss of power for an extended period, many facets of everyday life are disrupted.

The process of buying a home involves a number of variables that present at various times throughout buyers’ search for a home. For instance, real estate professionals typically advise buyers to receive a mortgage preapproval prior to beginning their search for a new home. Once such prelimin…

(Family Features) As the weather begins to warm and days get longer, it’s important to begin preparing your yard for a healthy growing season. While factors like climate, soil type and grass type can all impact how your yard grows, there are a few steps you can take during the spring months …