CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taraji P. Henson, 51; Harry Connick Jr., 54; Virginia Madsen, 60; Scott Patterson, 63. Happy Birthday: You are on the road to victory. The hard work, determination and persistence you employ will unleash the mental, physical or financial changes you want to enforce. Discipline and drive, coupled with enthusiasm and […]
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Scorpio: Say less and let your actions speak for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taraji P. Henson, 51; Harry Connick Jr., 54; Virginia Madsen, 60; Scott Patterson, 63. Happy Birthday: You are on the road to victory. The hard work, determination and persistence you employ will unleash the mental, physical or financial changes you want to enforce. Discipline and drive, coupled with enthusiasm and […]
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Many older adults face balance problems
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 years old, male and in good shape. The only medication I take is 20 mg of Lipitor daily. Approximately five years ago, I fell off a small ladder. The fall was caused because I lost my balance. From that time on, my balance has worsened. I notice that when […]
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Woman starting to see through boyfriend’s big talk
DEAR ABBY: I am a 41-year-old divorced woman. My two grown children live with their dad. I have been in a relationship with “Sir Talks-a-Lot” for 16 months. I feel like I love him, but I’m having lots of doubts. When I don’t see him, it doesn’t bother me. If I made a pros-and-cons list, […]
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Parents hesitate to allow addict son to move back in
DEAR ABBY: My 24-year-old son is in rehab for the second time. We paid for the first, but we are not financing this one. He has moved in and out of our home since he was 18. We have tried written agreements, but he doesn’t follow them. We let him move back in after his […]
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Catheterization can help protect kidneys if done correctly
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 85 and in good health despite having had open heart surgery 10 years ago. I have been using a catheter three times a day for two years to drain urine, because my enlarged prostate distorts my bladder. It looks like I will use an intermittent catheter for the rest of […]
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Libra: Enjoy the company of your loved ones
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Williams, 41; Eric Stonestreet, 50; Adam Sandler, 55; Hugh Grant, 61. Happy Birthday: Explore possibilities, and make adjustments that encourage you to use your attributes in new and exciting ways. Update your plans, and make alterations to the way you live and how you take care of yourself, your […]
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Dad’s sleep ‘advice’ embarasses teenage daughter
DEAR ABBY: My 16-year-old daughter, “Lily,” came home from her father’s very upset. She has trouble sleeping, and I have been taking her to the doctor for tests. Her father told her not to tell anyone, handed her a vibrator and told her that an orgasm will help her sleep. Lily was shocked and embarrassed […]
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Virgo: Attention to detail and discipline will carry you forward
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pepi Sonuga, 28; Pink, 42; David Arquette, 50; Neko Case, 51. Happy Birthday: Take the helm and make your way to the destination of choice. It’s up to you to pick your path and to oversee every detail if you want to be responsible for your happiness and peace of […]
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Thoughts of pancreatic cancer trouble reader with EPI
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently I was diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency after symptoms of unexpected and sustained diarrhea for three months. I was also diagnosed with NAFLD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) last November. A year ago, I first noticed slight weight loss (5 pounds) and decreased energy. I am 69 years old, 6 foot, 2 […]