DEAR DR. ROACH: If levothyroxine (the T4 hormone) has a long half-life (seven days), how does the pituitary gland provide fine control of the thyroid’s T4 hormone during a short time period (minutes, hours)? If there is such fine control between the pituitary and thyroid, manually trying to simulate that feedback mechanism by taking one […]
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Friend’s constant advice on all things begins to grate
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend from college I’m really close to, but they have begun an annoying habit I need help addressing. We live more than 1,000 miles apart, and over the past six months, I’ve noticed that my friend has been giving me unsolicited advice on daily tasks that don’t concern them. At […]
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Capricorn: Put more into the way you present yourself physically
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 46; Chris Tucker, 50; Zack Ward, 51; Richard Gere, 72. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into the changes you want to make before you proceed. Question your motives to ensure your emotions aren’t propelling you instead of practicality and common sense. Channel your energy where it will benefit […]
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Here’s how to handle heat exhaustion and heatstroke
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is heatstroke? I exercised a lot in the heat yesterday, and today I feel dizzy and nauseated, even though it isn’t as hot as yesterday. — L.C. ANSWER: Heatstroke and heat exhaustion have similar names but are different conditions. People who exercise in conditions of high heat and humidity are at […]
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Dad encourages teen to drink before heading to college
DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced since I was little, but I still visit Dad often, especially now that I’m fully vaccinated. What’s causing the problem is I am leaving for my first year of college. Dad has been offering me alcohol while I’m at his house. I would be lying if I said […]
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Scorpio: Surround yourself with eccentric or creative individuals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 35; Emily Hampshire, 40; Carla Gugino, 50; Lenny Henry, 63. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to resolve situations that are hanging over your head. Step up and make your position clear. Have your plans organized and ready to execute. It’s up to you to set things up the […]
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Family’s help with child care comes at a cost
DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of four (soon to be five) young children. It is exhausting. My husband helps as much as he can, but sometimes we both need a break. My parents offer to watch the kids. The problem is, my parents and I have opposite political and world views. Sometimes they’ll say […]
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Married matchmaker tries to sink resulting romance
DEAR ABBY: I have been friends with “Carolyn” since grammar school. We are in our early 40s now. She’s married; I’m divorced. Two years after my divorce, she introduced me to a nice man I’ll call “Don.” Don and I have grown closer. He recently told Carolyn how he feels about me and that he […]
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The fountain of youth, debunked again
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always been a proponent of the attitude that “no matter how much you make yourself look younger on the outside, you are still aging on the inside.” I read a recent article on the benefits of the supplement NAD+, which describes the inside anti-aging benefits. It appears that there are […]
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Virgo: Participate in something requiring stamina and fortitude
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kayla Ewell, 36; Jessie Mei Li, 36; Sarah Chalke, 45; Chandra Wilson, 52. Happy Birthday: You’ll sail to victory if you stay on course, don’t give up and make a point to enjoy the ride. Life is about achieving happiness, and it’s your responsibility to take the initiative to engage […]