DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old female in excellent health, other than having been treated for breast cancer eight years ago. (I underwent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, then five years on an aromatase inhibitor.) Since then, I have gained 40 pounds. I am 5 feet, 2 inches tall, and weigh 178 pounds. I have been […]
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Aquarius: Harness your strong points and use your skills to reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jace Norman, 25; Matthew Broderick, 63; Rosie O’Donnell, 63; Gary Oldman, 67. Happy Birthday: Broaden your awareness by participating in events and activities that help you diversify and learn. Enriching your life with multiculturalism and environmental, industrial and economic adventures will prepare you to become an integral part of a […]
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Man fails to respond to oral medications and injections for ED
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have erectile dysfunction (ED). I am 71, and this has been an issue for over a year. But it seems to be getting worse. I have used sildenafil and Cialis with no effect. I also received testosterone injections for over a year. I have used Trimix and Quadmix, which worked initially […]
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Capricorn: The people you meet and the difference you make will change how you feel about your life and what you do for a living.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ruby Rose, 39; Mikey Day, 45; Holly Hunter, 67; Spike Lee, 68. Happy Birthday: What you learn through the experiences you encounter this year will push you in a direction that encompasses lifestyle changes. Rethinking how you use your money, talents and connections will encourage you to save more and […]
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Senior couple deadlocked over decision to downsize
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are retired seniors. We live in a beautiful two-story house we built 14 years ago. At the time, we thought it would be our final home, but in my opinion, it no longer meets our needs. I want to move and downsize. The problem is that my wife doesn’t. […]
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Sagittarius: It’s time to be upfront: Show where your loyalty lies, and take responsibility for the opportunities you desire.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: AJ Lee, 38; Bruce Willis, 70; Glenn Close, 78; Ursula Andress, 89. Happy Birthday: Change is up to you. Participation is your path to discovery, managing your finances, health and legal matters, and implementing a balance between work and play. Overdoing it in any area of life will cost you; […]
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A GLP-1 agonist can help reduce weight, sleep apnea and more
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 66-year-old husband recently received a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighs 270 pounds. He is treating his fluid retention with 100 mg of furosemide daily. He also has mild, untreated sleep apnea. He would like to try one of the […]
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Partner’s text with another woman undermine relationship
DEAR ABBY: My relationship with my partner hasn’t been the greatest, but we are both working on ourselves to become better partners. Recently, I found out he has been texting another female (flirting). He 100% swore to me nothing more has happened besides the texting. He claims he likes the attention. This other woman knows […]
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Scorpio: Take the time to indulge in what brings you joy and introduces you to something or someone that excites you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 36; Adam Levine, 46; Queen Latifah, 55; Vanessa Williams, 62. Happy Birthday: Take more interest in your responsibilities and health; maintain a routine conducive to saving, healing and easing stress; and spend less time letting temptation lure you into situations harmful to your well-being. A progressive and productive […]
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Introvert’s ‘safe haven’ is off-limits to family and friends
DEAR ABBY: How do I politely tell people I don’t like having anyone visit me in my home? My home is my safe haven. The energy of the outside world drains me, and I don’t want that feeling inside my home. This includes family members, friends, neighbors, church family and anyone else who might come […]