CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 33; Adam Levine, 43; Queen Latifah, 52; Vanessa Williams, 59. Happy Birthday: Do your part, be passionate about your beliefs and make a difference. Speak from the heart, and command attention when needed. Trust your instincts and listen to opposition, complaints and criticisms, and you will come up […]
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Cause of UTIs needs to be proven by urine culture
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have chronic urinary tract infections. I am 79 and suffer from it often. I frequently go to the bathroom five to six times per night. If I’m lucky, I’ll get two or three hours of sleep. In addition, I feel sharp pains going up my vagina, and I have vaginal dryness. […]
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Medication for low blood pressure not necessary
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, 75, has low blood pressure. His cardiologist has given us a blood pressure monitor to use at home every morning, and the readings are sent directly to the doctor’s office. His readings vary anywhere from 98/62 to more normal readings such as 116/70, but most are on the lower side, […]
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Man insulted when his wife is asked to be a godmother
DEAR ABBY: I have a girlfriend, “Dawn,” who is one of my oldest friends. She’s my only friend who stuck with me through the growing pains and different stages in my life. I married a man who I think is the love of my life. He’s very macho and proud. We have built a life […]
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Leo: Stay focused on finances and medical and legal matters that are pending, not what others think or do.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 50; Rob Lowe, 58; Gary Sinise, 67; Kurt Russell, 71. Happy Birthday: Forge ahead with enthusiasm. Be bold, say what’s on your mind and make the changes that will enrich your life. Consider what makes you happy, and practice what you preach. Living life your way will direct […]
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Is high CRP cause for concern?
DEAR DR. ROACH: For the past six years, every time I have my annual labs done, my CRP has been very high. Normal range is listed as 0-3 mg/L. My results have consistently been 7-10 mg/L or more. When I express concern that this is listed as putting me at high risk for a cardiac […]
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Cancer: The information you gather will spark your imagination and encourage you to use your ideas to pursue something that excites you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joel Embiid, 28; Judah Friedlander, 53; Lauren Graham, 55; Victor Garber, 73. Happy Birthday: Read between the lines, and you’ll figure out how to get the most out of whatever you pursue. Choose a path that offers satisfaction and joy, not stress and regret. Adjust your lifestyle to fit your […]
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Depth of partners affection unspoken until it’s too late
DEAR ABBY: My longtime boyfriend passed away after an extended illness, and I’d like to offer a suggestion to your readers I wish I had thought of before his passing. After the funeral, I was thinking about what a wonderful man he was, so I decided to compile a list of his good qualities. The […]
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Hyaluronic acid safe to use for vaginal atrophy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old female, currently in good health. I had a complete hysterectomy at age 54, and stage 2B (ER positive, HER-2 negative) breast cancer at age 65, with lumpectomy and radiation. I am six months away from completing 10 years of Arimidex. Two years ago, my gynecologist prescribed Vagifem for […]
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Neighborhood frostier amid political divide
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I share a common driveway with our neighbors. These neighbors are keenly aware that my wife and I do not share their political views. After the election, one of them quit speaking to us or even acknowledging our presence. After a few months, I approached him in the shared driveway […]