DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 70 years old, in good health, with no family history of glaucoma. My optometrist diagnosed me a year ago as having low-pressure glaucoma, early stage. He prescribed brimonidine 0.2% twice daily. I also saw an ophthalmologist for a second opinion. The ophthalmologist diagnosed me as a “glaucoma suspect.” He does […]
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Leo: Someone will make you look bad if given a chance. Use your charm and attributes to get your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Roxanne McKee, 42; Josh Gates, 45; Antonio Banderas, 62; Rosanna Arquette, 63. Happy Birthday: Dive in and get things done your way. Don’t waste time waiting for someone to come to your rescue or solve your problems. Trust in your ability to get things done, and take advantage of opportunities […]
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Teenagers’ breakup puts parents in awkward spot
DEAR ABBY: A couple of weeks ago, my 17-year-old daughter broke up with “Matt,” her boyfriend of a year and seven months. My husband and I are sad because Matt had become a part of our family. We included him in vacations and holidays with us. We also became friends with his parents and shared […]
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Size of aneurysm determines whether surgery is necessary
DEAR DR ROACH: My husband will be 83 in September and was recently diagnosed with an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm measuring 4.8 cm. Five centimeters is when they do something. After hearing about the survival rate based on your recent column, along with your comment that “most people do not survive a rupture of the […]
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Cancer: Pay attention to what others say and do, and you’ll uncover what’s missing that can make a difference between getting things done on time or falling short of your mark.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 32; Anna Kendrick, 37; Gillian Anderson, 54; Hoda Kotb, 58. Happy Birthday: Consider your strategy and be receptive to suggestions. How you conduct your life and deal with others will color the outcome. Anger will not win favors, but putting your energy into something you believe in or […]
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Incontinence caused by an enlarged prostate calls for meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 55-year-old male in good health and was diagnosed with a slightly enlarged prostate several years ago. My primary care doctor said he wasn’t concerned enough to prescribe any medications. I get an annual physical, and there haven’t been any changes. However, in the past couple of years, there have […]
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Father lies regularly to keep kids in line
DEAR ABBY: My parents are divorced. My father, who I’m sure loves me in his own way, is super controlling and manipulative. He wasn’t nice to my older siblings, either. He constantly lied and blamed others for his abusive behavior, which made me hate them. He constantly claimed Mom cheated on him and said my […]
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Gemini: You don’t have to bend the rules or change your beliefs because someone takes a different path.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Casey Cott, 30; Countess Vaughn, 44; Joely Collins, 50; Dustin Hoffman, 85. Happy Birthday: You’ll thrive once you put a plan in place. Don’t let others intervene or pressure you to take a path that doesn’t suit your needs. Look for peace of mind, and you’ll figure out what matters […]
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Taurus: Don’t spend what you don’t have or allow anyone to make decisions for you. Use your insight, skills and intelligence to avoid mistakes.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sasha Calle, 27; Charlize Theron, 47; David Duchovny, 62; Wayne Knight, 67. Happy Birthday: Trust and believe in yourself. Don’t rely on others to put your needs first. Take the initiative to support your actions mentally, physically and emotionally, regardless of what’s happening around you. Take responsibility for your actions, […]
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Reunion invitation stirs up memories of bullying classmates
DEAR ABBY: I received a Facebook invitation to my 35th high school reunion. I was bullied constantly in every grade. I had no friends in my class, and the memories I have are not pleasant. I composed a letter expressing the hope that the attendees enjoy reminiscing, and then added that I have no desire […]