DEAR HELOISE: After having total knee replacement surgery, I bought a small treadmill that goes under my desk. Since it doesn’t have anything to hold onto, I placed a walker over the top to steady it as I walk. It works like a charm! — Marie G., in Connecticut DEAR HELOISE: I hope you ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is known about Parsonage-Turner syndrome? One of my brothers has severe shoulder pain. He had an MRI done and was told that it may be Parsonage-Turner syndrome. Can this be related to COVID? He has been recommended to a neurologist, but they probably won’t be able to ...

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DEAR ANNIE: My daughter “Kate” recently got engaged to her boyfriend of three years. He’s polite and responsible, and they seem happy together. The problem is that Kate doesn’t want to invite her father — my ex-husband — to the wedding. She says it’s her day and she doesn’t want ...

DEAR HELOISE: In response to the person who was wondering about traveling solo, there are several online groups on Facebook for people who travel solo, as well as tour groups that cater to solo travelers. There is one group that specifically offers tours to women traveling solo for both ...