DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman. I have had problems with insomnia for at least 50 years, but it is much worse now. Some nights I don’t sleep, and some nights I get maybe three or four hours. My primary doctor will prescribe only certain meds and will not prescribe meds I took […]
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Man tells daughter to make him a grandfather ASAP
DEAR ABBY: I love both my parents so much, but I’m definitely closer to my dad. He has been there for me through it all, and now that I’m older, I want to be the best daughter possible to him. Here’s the issue: Dad was older when I came along, and he’s impatient for grandkids. […]
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Sagittarius: Confusion will set in if you don’t openly and honestly discuss what concerns you
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vera Farmiga, 48; Geri Halliwell, 49; M. Night Shyamalan, 51; Michelle Yeoh, 59. Happy Birthday: Distance yourself from inconsistency and people who are erratic or disruptive or who take you for granted. Build an environment conducive to success and happiness. Be the pillar of strength. Strive for perfection, […]
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Anxiety about insomnia meds is keeping woman awake
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old woman. I have had problems with insomnia for at least 50 years, but it is much worse now. Some nights I don’t sleep, and some nights I get maybe three or four hours. My primary doctor will prescribe only certain meds and will not prescribe meds I took […]
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Intermittent fasting can be a useful weight-loss tool for some
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am interested in your perspective on intermittent fasting. I am in a walking group of seniors (all 65+ years). Six of us have been on this diet for six to eight weeks, and everyone has consistently lost a pound a week. There is a lot of debate about how it works. […]
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Woman directs anger at parents after diagnosis
DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of an 8-year-old with autism. A few months ago, I was ALSO diagnosed with autism. While I viewed this news for the most part in a rather positive light, I also have some mixed feelings. The good: This diagnosis finally explains everything about the way I’ve behaved my entire life. […]
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Scorpio: The opportunities will come your way
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lolo Jones, 39; Jesse Williams, 40; Jonathan Silverman, 55; Maureen McCormick, 65. Happy Birthday: Embrace opportunities, and you will discover the path that is right for you. Sort through what you want to keep and what you want to discard. Make room for new beginnings, and place what […]
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No definitive link uncovered between talc and ovarian cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please help me understand the connection between the use of baby powder or talcum powder and ovarian cancer. I can’t grasp how a product that is applied externally can migrate to the ovaries and cause cancer. — K.M. ANSWER: Talcum powder, in its raw form, contains small amounts of asbestos, which is […]
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Wife not interested in raising husband’s love child
DEAR ABBY: My husband of three years informed me that he’d had a brief affair and fathered a baby. We worked through it, and I decided to stay in the marriage. The mother of the child is in a new relationship. I am 10 years older than my husband and have grown kids. I am […]
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Libra: You’ll find out where you stand and how you can bring about positive change
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole Sprouse, 29; Dylan Sprouse, 29; Meghan Markle, 40; Barack Obama, 60. Happy Birthday: Don’t fight change; adapt and go about your business. Fitting in will buy you the freedom to make a difference. Use intelligence to navigate your way to victory. Embrace adversity; deal with it and […]