CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ciara, 39; Katy Perry, 40; Josh Henderson, 43; Persia White, 52. Happy Birthday: Watch how you earn and handle your money. Changing your routine, budget, investments and qualifications will help you establish a path to less stress. Choosing a lifestyle that suits your personality and reflects what life means to […]
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Statin drug doesn’t lower cholesterol levels as expected
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 93-year-old woman in good health. I take 40 mg of lovastatin once a day for high cholesterol, but my cholesterol levels are always high when tested. My physician is not concerned, but I am. Why isn’t lovastatin bringing down my cholesterol levels to normal? — S.A. ANSWER: Lovastatin (Mevacor) was […]
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Man ready to begin new chapter sans longtime wife
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for quite a long time, and I am seriously contemplating walking away from it. We no longer have anything in common. I’m active and hike, bike, play golf and lift weights. My wife is 100% sedentary and wants no part of any of these activities that could keep us […]
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Libra:Embracing a pastime that encourages you to interact with like-minded people will help you embark on a journey that will enrich your life.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shenae Grimes-Beech, 35; Eliza Taylor, 35; BD Wong, 64; Kevin Kline, 77. Happy Birthday: An open and honest approach to life, love and being true to yourself will encourage you to follow your heart and make your dreams come true. Direct your energy strategically and start projects that enhance your […]
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Ingredient in soda might be causing loose bowel movements
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same effect. My 70-year-old wife drinks several cans daily of diet lemon-lime soda that contains sucralose. She also tends to have fairly loose, even […]
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Relative’s spouse is unwelcome at family gatherings
DEAR ABBY: Many months ago, a family member’s husband was charged with possession of and distributing more than 10,000 items of child pornography. The police and Department of Homeland Security raided their home and seized computers, cellphones and other devices. He was arrested and spent about a week in jail. He hired a very good […]
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Virgo: Size up your situation at home and how it affects your health and well-being, and you’ll discover how best to curb bad habits and poor influences.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Reynolds, 48; Cat Deeley, 48; Weird Al Yankovic, 65; Dwight Yoakam, 68. Happy Birthday: Do the legwork yourself to avoid being put in a vulnerable position. It’s your year to shine, but first, assume the role of a leader, even if you feel like letting others take care of […]
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Comments overheard years ago still echo in wife’s ears
DEAR ABBY: I caught my husband talking on the phone to another woman. I heard him say, “Get some sleep, sweetheart,” and “Thank you for being my companion.” When I called him on it, he claimed nothing was happening and he had used the wrong words. He admitted to whom he was talking, and I […]
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Prescription medications need to be taken at specific intervals
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife recently underwent a successful open heart surgery with two valves repaired and one replaced. During her post-surgery recovery, she experienced an issue with the timing of several prescriptions and their impact. We learned that there is a big difference between taking a prescription medicine “twice a day,” versus taking one […]
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Leo: Abundance comes from hard work. It’s what you are willing to do that counts.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 49; Saffron Burrows, 52; Jeff Goldblum, 72; Christopher Lloyd, 86. Happy Birthday: Ease into your plans, savor every moment and test your ideas to ensure you get things right on the first attempt. You have more options than you realize, and by setting your mind free to […]