DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently lost a brother to non-small cell carcinoma in his lungs. He was 82 years old. He was a heavy smoker in his younger years, but quit smoking 31 years ago. He worked many years in the construction trade as a union carpenter and also worked with roofing materials. He had […]
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Granddaughters thong bikinis make waves at family gathering
DEAR ABBY: I have two granddaughters and four grandsons. My granddaughters, ages 19 and 20, wear thong bikinis at family swim events in front of their dad, grandpa, uncles and cousins. I believe this is incredibly inappropriate. I’m embarrassed and I don’t want to attend swim parties with the family anymore. I’ve told my son […]
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Pisces: Honesty will pay off when getting others to pitch in and help.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 41; Zoe Saldana, 46; Jean Dujardin, 52; Paula Abdul, 62. Happy Birthday: Don’t fear change; be willing to branch out and investigate the possibilities. Life is about living, exploring and finding your bliss. Refuse to let outsiders decide what’s next for you when your happiness depends on making the […]
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Aquarius:Choose to give your energy a physical outlet, and you’ll avoid a mental battle with someone you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Shelton, 48; Carol Kane, 72; Isabella Rossellini, 72; Paul McCartney, 82. Happy Birthday: Spend time with people of interest, and discover what options are available to you. There is a shift in how you think and what you want to do next, which can lead to an opportunity to […]
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Debilitating menstrual pain might be due to endometriosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a woman who had terrible experiences with menstruation. I’ve probably seen two dozen different gynecologists, and I complained to every one of them about my painful periods and …. nothing. Not even a painkiller was prescribed. Most of them seemed to think debilitating pain is part of being female. This pain […]
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Flirty manager makes work less and less comfortable
DEAR ABBY: I am single, never married. A male manager at my job is divorced. After a few weeks at the job, I realized we were both single. I have been here for about a year. This manager is flirty and appears to be into me. He acts a lot like my brother-in-law, who I […]
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Capricorn: Respect and cooperation are necessary if you want to achieve your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 44; Will Forte, 54; Greg Kinnear, 61; Barry Manilow, 81. Happy Birthday: Focus on what matters most to you. Let your heart, emotions and inner voice dictate how you live and the path you choose. Make personal, financial and physical matters your priorities. Research how you can make […]
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Statins are still beneficial, even with good cholesterol levels
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 80 years old. My doctor ordered a fasting blood test, which showed that my LDL cholesterol is 119 mg/dL; my HDL is 68 mg/dL; my cholesterol/HDL ratio is 3-to-1; my total cholesterol is 208 mg/dL; and my triglyceride level is 104 mg/dL. A recent CT scan of my neck that was […]
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Child’s crafts and gifts pile up around the house
DEAR ABBY: I have a 4-year-old daughter. She spends time at her grandma’s house and does arts and crafts projects there. When my MIL drops her off, she brings the project to our house. We enjoy seeing it for a few days, and my daughter plays with it for a few days. Then it gets […]
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Sagittarius: Don’t take unnecessary risks or let anyone goad you into participating in something frivolous or physically daring.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 37; Eddie Cibrian, 51; Phil Mickelson, 54; Laurie Metcalf, 69. Happy Birthday: Being receptive, curious and selective will make a difference this year. Join in the conversation and question what’s real and what’s fiction. Knowledge is a powerful tool that can help you zigzag your way to the […]