DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old male who is being treated for high blood pressure and high cholesterol; both are well-controlled. My recent cholesterol level was 150 mg/dL with an LDL of 56 mg/dL and an HDL of 42 mg/dL. I’m on 10 mg of rosuvastatin, and I do intensive workouts with a trainer […]
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Capricorn: Question anything that appears to be outdated or overdue.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 35; Paul Wesley, 42; Marlon Wayans, 52; Woody Harrelson, 63. Happy Birthday: Think twice before you spend or donate cash. If you want to be helpful, offer your skills or time to organizations you favor, and you’ll make valuable connections that lead to bringing cash in instead of […]
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Sagittaurius: Preparation and awareness will aid you in discovering who is on your side and what’s possible and to your advantage.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 32; Rufus Wainwright, 51; David Spade, 60; Willem Dafoe, 69. Happy Birthday: Take more interest in what’s going on in your community this year. Participation and getting to know people facing similar situations will give you a better understanding of what’s available to you. Broaden your sense of […]
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Vomiting and difficulty eating could signify gastroparesis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old healthy, active woman. I normally work out six days a week and used to be in very good shape. I am having stomach issues, which caused me to lose 20 pounds since the end of December 2023. I was thin to begin with and have lost a significant […]
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Sagittarius: Preparation and awareness will aid you in discovering who is on your side and what’s possible and to your advantage.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 32; Rufus Wainwright, 51; David Spade, 60; Willem Dafoe, 69. Happy Birthday: Take more interest in what’s going on in your community this year. Participation and getting to know people facing similar situations will give you a better understanding of what’s available to you. Broaden your sense of […]
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Niece keeps her boyfriend’s family away from relative
DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close — doing things together, going on trips, etc. Four years ago, she started dating a guy who thinks he’s better than everyone. I have met him but have yet to meet the rest of his family. […]
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Scorpio: Take a ride down memory lane and discover someone or something you may have overlooked.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 35; Justin Bartha, 46; Josh Hartnett, 46; Jon Lovitz, 67. Happy Birthday: Let your creative side flourish, and you’ll discover a path that brings you joy. Follow your heart and initiate the changes that resonate with you emotionally. The people you meet through the endeavors you choose to […]
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Dad’s new wife offers sketchy advice about parenting
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I had a baby right around the time my father remarried. I didn’t know my new stepmother very well when she started giving me parenting advice. The issue is, her convictions are not in line with mine and also conflict with the advice from the CDC or the American Academy […]
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Libra: Speak up and participate in discussions, events and activities that help you grow mentally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 36; Judy Greer, 49; Josh Holloway, 55; Carlos Santana, 77. Happy Birthday: Discipline combined with passion will get you to the finish line this year. Put your energy where it counts, and designate your time to whatever brings you fulfilling results. Refrain from letting anyone talk you into […]
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Son’s family wont accommodate grandma when she visits
DEAR ABBY: My son and his family live six hours from me. I can afford the gas to drive there, but paying for a hotel room for two nights is beyond my means. My son is a stay-at-home dad of seven children. When I asked his wife if I could stay at their place, thinking […]