CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rukiya Bernard, 39; Skeet Ulrich, 52; Rainn Wilson, 56; David Lynch, 76. Happy Birthday: Look around you, size up situations and head in a direction that feels comfortable. Following someone will result in dissatisfaction and wasting time. Revisit your dreams and aspirations, and you’ll come up with a plan that […]
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A straight answer on what constitutes excessive NSAID use
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 72-year-old male in good health. I do, however, suffer from arthritis in my left ankle, the result of a broken bone while playing football in high school. When the pain flares, I take an Aleve, and it provides quick and nearly total relief. I have read that the […]
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Fiance’s lady friends pose big problem for his intended
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, “Peter,” has a number of female friends I’m not comfortable with, primarily because they are women he “had” interest in before we started dating. He says he has told them he’s taken now and they can’t be more than friends, but I don’t think they got the message. He recently told […]
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What’s worse: allergy symptoms or allergy med side effects?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I suffer from frequent allergic sneezing and coughing. Every day I seem to sneeze and sniffle. A daily Zyrtec controls the symptoms, but I am reluctant to take it daily as I understand it is an anticholinergic and continual use can have cognitive effects and cause other issues. I also have friends […]
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What’s worse: allergy symptoms or allergy med side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: I suffer from frequent allergic sneezing and coughing. Every day I seem to sneeze and sniffle. A daily Zyrtec controls the symptoms, but I am reluctant to take it daily as I understand it is an anticholinergic and continual use can have cognitive effects and cause other issues. I also have friends […]
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Parent of child isn’t ready to get married
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend, “Dyanne,” and I recently had a baby conceived not long after we started dating. While I love my child with all my heart, Dyanne is constantly dropping hints that she wants an engagement ring or a “promise ring.” I understand why because she has explained her reasons. But she’s pressuring me […]
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Libra: A proactive approach, an open mind, and expressing compassion and understanding will help keep the peace
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Segel, 42; Jesse L. Martin, 53; Mark Messier, 61; Kevin Costner, 67. Happy Birthday: Take your time, think things through and make decisions based on your needs. Put your health and well-being first, and strive to look and feel your best. How you handle situations will determine the opportunities […]
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Scorpio: Don’t argue with a friend, relative or colleague. Listen attentively, then go about your business
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Johnson, 30; Drea de Matteo, 50; Katey Sagal, 68; Dolly Parton, 76. Happy Birthday: Share and work alongside others, and you will find unique ways to make the most of your time and attributes. Using your skills to harness your dreams will encourage changes that make your life better. […]
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Mother-in-law’s decisions worry mom of toddler
DEAR ABBY: How do you know when a grandparent is no longer capable of babysitting? Recently, my mother-in-law came to visit and, as usual, she babysat our toddler while I ran errands, went to the gym, etc. When I returned, it was immediately obvious that my son had soiled his diaper, so I changed him. […]
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Cinnamon supplement appears to effect glucose reading
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had slightly elevated glucose levels (104-109) for several years. I found a dietary supplement of cinnamon, vitamin D and chromium. I took the directed amount for a period of time and had a glucose test of 61. I don’t know if it was a fluke or not. A recent A1C […]