DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 70-year-old female in good health. I have an issue with sleep that is affecting everything in my life, because I am tired most of the time. I started taking Lunesta about 20 years ago. I had teenagers and a stressful job at the time, and just needed some […]
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Woman fears ex-husband has turned daughter against her
DEAR ABBY: I was married for more than 40 years. My ex constantly badmouths me to everyone. He got to our grown daughter early during our separation, and it’s clear to me she has sided with him. He’s a very intelligent narcissist who manipulates people and they’re not even aware of it. Our divorce took […]
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Leo: Be open to new concepts and willing to learn something that encourages progress and the chance to do something that excites you. Speak up and follow through.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blanca Suarez, 34; Glen Powell, 34; Matt Dallas, 40; Judge Judy Sheindlin, 80. Happy Birthday: Take responsibility for your life and happiness. Address issues that bother you, stop talking and start doing things that will put a smile on your face. Own your destiny by taking command and thinking while […]
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Drug prescribed for seizures can cause lower sodium levels
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman in generally good health. The only prescription drugs I take are carbamazepine for seizures and ibandronate for osteoporosis. I’ve taken carbamazepine since 1996, after I suffered a second seizure. (I’ve had only two seizures in my life, the first in 1992.) I tended to have low sodium […]
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Husband has begun wearing his birthday suit at home
DEAR ABBY: I’m so disgusted. My husband has started walking around the house with no underwear, letting it all hang out, so to speak. Then he makes comments like, “Doesn’t this look good?” I’m sickened by his behavior. I feel violated. How do I tell him to stop without hurting his male pride? — COVERING […]
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Cancer: Do something that will encourage you to look and be at your finest. How you handle others will determine how much help and understanding you receive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alona Tal, 39; John Krasinski, 43; Snoop Dogg, 51; Viggo Mortensen, 64. Happy Birthday: The trick is to keep everything moving. Refuse to let outsiders slow you down. Map out what you want to accomplish, what’s important to you and who you want to spend your time with, then act […]
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Boyfriend less than thrilled with women’s spiritual adviser
DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend has male friends who visit her during the day while I am gone for about a week each month. I know them, they are interesting people, and I’m OK with that. She now has a friend who is a faith-based healer — something she gravitates toward. He lives three hours […]
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Supplements alleviate pain, but could be a placebo response
DEAR DR. ROACH: I disagree with your recent column about the glucosamine/chondroitin supplements. I have arthritis in my lower back. I am taking this supplement each day, and my lower back pain is completely gone. I can now bend down from the waist. I was very skeptical about this or any other supplement and was […]
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Gemini: Step into the spotlight and offer suggestions that benefit your community, family or work environment.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gillian Jacobs, 40; Chris Kattan, 52; Jon Favreau, 56; John Lithgow, 77. Happy Birthday: Take nothing for granted. Hard work, a passionate attitude and an exhausting schedule will keep you healthy, wealthy and wise. Be the first to make a move and take command. Follow your instincts and heart, and […]
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Husband takes stock as marriage crumbles
DEAR ABBY: A decade ago, before my wife and I had children, we were deeply in love with each other. Everything was great in the bedroom and outside. After we had children, my wife did a 180. She’s no longer affectionate with me at all. We barely hold hands, we never hug, and kissing is […]