CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Cosgrove, 22; Cate Blanchett, 46; Tim Roth, 54; George Lucas, 71. Happy Birthday: Look for the route that will bring you happiness and good fortune. Get rid of the negative and focus on what is working for you. Share your ideas, listen to good advice and proceed with knowledge, […]
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Hearing loss indeed possible after surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a hip replacement. I am 84, with hearing loss. My family says my hearing is worse after the operation. My daughter talked with several seniors who experienced the same thing. They think it has to do with the anesthesia. Fact or fiction? — D.W. ANSWER: Possibly fact. Hearing loss […]
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Dinner promises good food and good times
DEAR ABBY: We have enjoyed an international dinner club with three other couples for many years. Besides an international theme, we occasionally have other theme dinners. The host couple chooses the country and is responsible for the main course. Another couple brings an associated entree, the third couple brings dessert and the fourth couple provides […]
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What can cause large red blood cells?
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent article, you spoke of small red blood cells. I have large ones. My MCV is 102, with no anemia. What causes this besides alcohol, and is it something to be concerned about? I do not abuse alcohol. Thank you. — C.P. ANSWER: MCV, the mean corpuscular volume, is a […]
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Gemini: Keep life honest and realistic
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Holly Valance, 32; Amanda Freitag, 43; Frances Fisher, 63; Eric Burdon, 74. Happy Birthday: Learn from past mistakes and do your best to keep whatever happens this year in perspective. Clearing your mind and witnessing what’s going on around you will lead to a humbling but successful future. Don’t judge […]
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Hospice switches focus from life length to life quality
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was advised by a doctor at a reputable hospital to put my mother in hospice for congestive heart failure. She also has multi-infarct dementia. That was a year ago. Her vitals have been checked twice a week since that time and are always good. Her oxygen level also is very good. […]
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National phone registry reduces unwanted calls
DEAR ABBY: Many years ago you published a “Do Not Call” number for unsolicited phone calls. It worked great for a long time. I’m now starting to receive a lot of these calls again. I am elderly (88), arthritic, and I struggle getting out of my chair to answer the phone because I think it’s […]
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Mother’s Day brings messages of love
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I will be legally divorced within a few weeks. We have a 1-year-old son. Although we have been separated for eight months, she is an awesome mother to our son. A man could not ask for a better lady to care for his child. We don’t talk about much other […]
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Pisces: Ignore anyone who criticizes your choices
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Missy Franklin, 20; Kenan Thompson, 37; Bono, 55; Donovan, 69. Happy Birthday: You will face obstacles that may confuse you. Step back and consider what you enjoy doing most. Letting go of old habits can be daunting, but also fruitful. Embrace an opportunity to be free of all the responsibilities […]
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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steve Yzerman, 50; John Corbett, 54; Billy Joel, 66; Candice Bergen, 69. Happy Birthday: High energy coupled with determination will help you achieve your goals this year. Unexpected developments will make it essential for you to be well organized and maintain a practical, goal-oriented attitude. Keep the momentum flowing and […]