Q: I’ve packed on a few pounds in the past year and a half. I think it’s because I am doing less out of the house (less work, play and socializing). Any suggestions? I don’t want to keep gaining weight. -- Laverne G., Gainesville, Florida
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 96-year-old mother has stage 5 kidney disease (GFR is 12) along with congestive heart failure. She’s not your typical 96-year-old -- she is sharp as a tack, still attends church weekly and is involved with the assistance league! She is going to need to start some type of dialysis soon.
Kansas may not have a diabetes “problem.” That does not mean our state can’t lead the nation in devising a means to address this critical health care issue. Diabetes comes in two flavors, Type 1, which typically affects kids, and Type 2, which tends to afflict the overweight.
This Saturday we celebrated Kansas Day, noting our state’s beginnings and contributions to this nation. We have much to be proud of — our fields are rich with wheat, corn and soybeans, and our pastures are filled with cattle. The state has ample food produced right here in our communities.
Dear Amy: I never interfere with our children’s spouses’ business. I have a good relationship with both of our kids’ spouses.
Dear Amy: Recently my husband and I were vacationing. While enjoying the view of the water, I asked to borrow his phone since mine was back in the hotel room.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with the factor V Leiden mutation a few years ago, after having a deep vein thrombosis. Then I got COVID-19 in October 2020, but recovered with only mild symptoms. Since I have the factor V mutation, I have chosen not to get a vaccine for COVID. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with COVID again in December of last year. Now that I have completed quarantine once more, I am really not comfortable with getting the vaccine. Any suggestions? -- C.D.
Q: Dr. Roizen, I bought your book “The RealAge Makeover” in 2005.
“Today we’ve have heard about ways to give kids more choice and what we have received back would be all kinds of excuses and reasons why kids should not have that choice but (school) systems should have all the determining choices.” — Rep. Kristey Williams, Chair, House K-12 Budget Committee
Dear Amy: I’m in fourth grade. My classmates are very nosy.