CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 36; Kate Middleton, 43; Dave Matthews, 58; Jimmy Page, 81. Happy Birthday: Make home, family and lifestyle your focus. Put together a budget that allows you to incorporate what makes you feel comfortable into the changes you infuse into your everyday routine. A financial scheme helps you integrate […]
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Patient feels ignored when it comes to anesthesia concerns
DEAR DR. ROACH: Next month, I am scheduled for cataract surgery. The procedure has been approved by my cardiologist and my primary doctor. I am pretty healthy, feel like I’m doing OK, and have been told so by my medical providers. My problem is that no one seems to be listening to me. I have […]
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Stress tests and calcium score tests are complementary
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old man (5 feet, 2 inches tall at 122 pounds) in good health, except that I have Type 2 diabetes. My A1C level has been in the range of 6.3% to 6.8% for the past five years with the help of metformin. Five times a week, I walk on […]
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Recovering alcoholic continues picking up the pieces
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were together for 11 years, married for six of them. I had an alcohol addiction for the last few years, which led to my being unfaithful. He never drank, so he had a hard time understanding my addiction problem. After I got a DUI, he finally left me. Two […]
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Aquarius: Your kindness and desire to maintain peace make it easy for others to relate to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cynthia Erivo, 38; Gaby Hoffmann, 43; Sarah Polley, 46; Shirley Bassey, 88. Happy Birthday: Prepare to accommodate everything you want to achieve this year. Changing your routine will positively impact your ability to turn heads and attract followers. Set off on your journey, leaving the past behind you. Engaging in […]
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Low iron stores due to thalassemia call for an evaluation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor who prescribes a blood test, they always emphasize that my iron content is low and that I should take […]
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Capricorn: Implement your plans quickly before someone outmaneuvers you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 54; Nicolas Cage, 61; Katie Couric, 68; David Caruso, 69. Happy Birthday: Take charge, lay down ground rules and create a schedule that helps fulfill your goals and dreams. Putting your happiness on someone else’s bucket list will fall short of your expectations. Take responsibility and map out […]
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Old friend’s inappropriate behavior makes waves
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Doug,” I’ve known for 30 years. I moved away, but we get together once or twice a year. I’ve known his wife longer than him and watched their son grow up, attending his sports activities when visiting and contributing to school fundraising activities. He’s a good kid. I’ve recently […]
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Sagittarius: Witness what others do and say and assess situations before you engage.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate McKinnon, 41; Julie Chen, 55; Gabrielle Reece, 55; Rowan Atkinson, 70. Happy Birthday: Explore the possibilities and consider utilizing your resources to achieve your goals. Ask questions and verify the information before you begin something new or commit to anything that requires your time, money or energy. Use only […]
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Elderly man weighs 84 pounds decades after stomach removal
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is 18 years a record for living without a stomach? A family member had stomach cancer when he was 70 and had his stomach removed. He consulted with a dietician and has been able to eat small but frequent meals and take enzymes, vitamins, and other things. But slowly, he lost weight. […]