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Here are changes people can make now to avoid dementia later

DEAR DR. ROACH: The females in my family on my mother’s side seem to develop dementia/Alzheimer’s on a fairly regular basis. It seems to become noticeable once the women are in their mid-70s or so. We girls are concerned as we head toward our elderly years and wondered which sort of diet or ...

Kamala Harris won’t cure what ails the Democratic Party

William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, was the last commander in chief born a British subject and the first member of the Whig Party to win the White House. He delivered the longest inaugural address in history, nearly two hours, and had the shortest presidency, being ...

The runaway Texas Democrats

“The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” — Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution When the Texas legislature decided to engage in the reapportionment of congressional districts in the middle of ...

Dear Annie: Familiarity or true connection?

Dear Annie: I wanted to follow up on a letter you published on June 21, 2025, about my complicated relationship with my sister-in-law, who I started to develop romantic feelings for after the death of my wife (her sister). Since your response, I had a long and emotional conversation with her. ...

Co-pay is required before making a telehealth appointment

DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister was trying to make a telehealth appointment with her primary care physician. The receptionist called her back to inform her that she needed to pay a co-pay of $30 for the appointment first. I didn’t know that this was the new norm for these. Is this true? If ...

Applause, Applause

Each Saturday, The Express community newspaper highlights people, groups and activities our readers deem worthy of applause. THANK YOU to the nice man that found my phone on the sidewalk after the Sunday night concert at the river in Lock Haven. I truly appreciate it! You are proof people are ...