Dear Doctors: I want to start checking my blood pressure to see if the high readings my doctor gets are accurate. I read you should always sit still before getting a reading. Is that true? That never happens at my doctor's office.
In the tenth week of the legislative session, we’re focused on committee work as we approach the deadline to advance House measures to the Senate floor.
Once again, a lesson from across the border. Not universal health care; the Canadian system is a disaster and access to a family doctor is as elusive as a Stanley Cup in Toronto, whose Maple Leafs haven't won hockey's ultimate crown in 57 years. Not euthanasia; the Canadian Medical Assistance in Dying option is a step too far for the United States, a country that can't even agree on when life begins. Not even poutine; a nation where 39.6% of adults are considered obese doesn't need to add beef gravy and cheese curds to its lunchtime routine.
Dear Doctors: Is there a standard treatment for gastroparesis? I have a mild case of it, along with Type 2 diabetes, and I am unsure how to proceed. One of my doctors prescribed erythromycin, but another one said that only changing my diet will help. How do I know who is right?
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have regarded an individual as a close friend since our elementary school days. However, it has come to my attention that her negative demeanor has led to others disliking her.
On Wednesday, the Capitol hosted Oklahoma Aviation, Aerospace, and Defense Advocacy Day. This event recognized Oklahoma’s aviation, aerospace, and defense industries as a significant economic engine.
My husband, Peter, and I spend the winters in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The center of the town is a designated World Heritage Site, which means the facades of the buildings must remain as they were in the mid-1700s.
DEAR HARRIETTE: As a recent graduate student, the prospect of applying for jobs fills me with a great deal of anxiety, especially because of my struggles with stage fright and a tendency to stutter when faced with questions. These challenges have left me feeling uncertain about how to navigate the job application process effectively and improve my interview performance. I am seeking guidance on strategies to overcome my nerves and manage my stage fright.
The fall of 2011 was a symbolic time for Sen. Joseph Lieberman to deliver an address at Brigham Young University on faith and public service.
30 YEARS AGO
• Les Amie Bridge Club members met for a Dutch treat luncheon at the Oakwood Room of the Holiday Inn and an afternoon of bridge.
Hostesses were Mrs.