DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent response to a question about the efficacy of brain supplements. You note there is a paucity of published data, and that there is “no consistent evidence” that supplements help, except perhaps vitamin E. Fair enough. However, the lack of data may indicate simply that there is too little […]
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The kidneys perform a necessary life function
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old white male. I am overweight and have high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. I recently have been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure. I’m told that I have three strikes against me with these health issues, and there is not much hope in saving my kidneys from further damage. […]
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GEMINI: Focus on a healthier lifestyle
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 50; Nicolas Cage, 57; Katie Couric, 64; David Caruso, 65. Happy Birthday: Consider what’s going on around you, and be smart about the way you handle risky situations. Only make a change if it’s necessary. The time to sit tight, take care of details and be diligent regarding […]
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Mom is pressured to teach native language to daughter
DEAR ABBY: I came to this country 30 years ago, at 16. My parents were very abusive and neglectful, so my uncle in the U.S. took me in. I have worked with therapists, and my mind is clear about my past. I now have a 14-year-old daughter. I do not speak to her in my […]
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WIfe grapples with family’s history of sexual dysfunction
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I were first married, I had no idea why his mother and sisters were so hostile. When they started treating our children the same way, my husband finally addressed the issue. We moved out of town, and he finally told me that when he was in his teens and […]
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Medication and lifestyle changes are first treatment for heart
DEAR DR. ROACH: About a month ago, I had pain in my chest, so I went to the emergency room, where I was admitted. My blood pressure was in the 200 range, and they did an echocardiogram and a stress test. Both came out negative, but the cardiologist did an angiogram, and they found out […]
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TAURUS: Don’t let your emotions take over
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate McKinnon, 37; Julie Chen, 51; Gabrielle Reece, 51; Rowan Atkinson, 66. Happy Birthday: Organize your time and stay on top of your deadlines. Do your best to get along with others, regardless of your differences. A positive attitude will encourage others to compromise. Less emotion and more strategy will […]
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Parents clash over who should discipline their children
DEAR ABBY: I am a single father of three wonderful kids. When my wife and I separated, we agreed to 50/50 custody and a property settlement. Everything went smoothly. A year later I requested, and was granted, full custody of my children. Their mom has visitation, but that’s it. Shortly after my separation, I met […]
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ARIES: A positive change in a meaningful relationship will unfold
Happy Birthday: Shake off the past and bounce into the future with optimism. It’s time to let go of dead weight and replace it with stamina and the desire to sign up for a new adventure. Release any doubt you have and concentrate on reality and what you can do to better your life. Trust […]
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Two habits this husband must stop right away
DEAR DR. ROACH: There is much information about the spread of COVID germs from coughing, sneezing, speaking, etc. However, I have not seen anything about two other ways that could also spread the germs. Could you please address these in your column? 1. Spitting: My husband (and many others) spits on the ground frequently, especially during exercise. 2. […]