CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Minka Kelly, 36; Mindy Kaling, 37; Sherry Stringfield, 49; Jeff Beck, 72. Happy Birthday: If something is bothering you, do something about it. It’s sitting and waiting that will drive you crazy and make you angry and dissatisfied with your life. Make every decision count. Look for unusual ways to […]
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Setting boundaries isn’t being mean to your son and his girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: My 21-year-old son, ”Evan,” recently moved out to be with his girlfriend. They live in a small apartment and cannot afford a lot beyond the basics, including internet. They spend every moment at my house when they are not working. They use our internet, eat our food and drink our beverages. I know […]
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Prognosis for Langerhans cell histiocytosis depends on its extent
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who is the primary caregiver to her son, diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis. I am unfamiliar with this condition and would like to better understand the challenges and prognosis. Can you help? — O.C. ANSWER: Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease that is difficult to understand. Expert […]
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Your weight does not need to be announced out loud
DEAR ABBY: I have fought obesity all of my adult life, and my weight has yo-yoed over the years. My problem is, when I go to the doctor’s office and I am taken to the exam area, the scale is right out in the open where other patients come and go as well as all […]
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Many causes could be acting together to cause your high blood pressure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had elevated blood pressure for a very long time. I had my son eight years ago and I don’t recall what it was before that; however, I developed pre-eclampsia during pregnancy and had a cesarean section a week early. When my son was 2, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and […]
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Cancer: Stick to your plans, follow through on promises
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 36; Jason Mraz, 39; Frances McDormand, 59; Randy Jackson, 60. Happy Birthday: Take care of unfinished business and figure out what you want to accomplish as the year progresses. Stay strong when faced with opposition. Believe in what you know you are capable of doing and don’t let […]
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Gemini: Stop thinking and start doing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carson Daly, 43; Cyndi Lauper, 63; Meryl Streep, 67; Todd Rundgren, 68. Happy Birthday: Call the shots instead of taking orders from someone else. Diversify and simplify your life. Get your affairs in order and take charge of the way you live and how you move forward. Unique changes to […]
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Woman can’t end office affair until she regains self-worth
DEAR ABBY: I met ”Edward” at work six years ago. We were instantly attracted to each other and soon began an affair. We are both married to others. I never thought I could stray outside my marriage, even though my marriage has been very lonely. I love Edward more than I ever thought possible, but […]
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Tightness and burning in lower legs signal nerve involvement
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active, healthy 67-year-old man. Several months ago, I started having a deep tightness and burning sensation in both lower legs. Nothing I do relieves the pain, including ice, heat, massage and pain medication. It is continuous and worse at night. I have been referred to specialists, and tests for […]
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Balancing the risks of Celebrex with benefits against arthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old overweight woman with low cholesterol, normal-range blood pressure and a healthy heart. I don’t smoke or drink alcohol, and other than my excess weight, I am a healthy person and see my doctor regularly for checkups. My health issue is painful degenerative osteoarthritis in my knees, hips, spine […]