DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old male in excellent health. I had an exam that incidentally noticed a relatively small, internal iliac artery aneurysm. Since then, I have had annual CT scans to monitor the size. As of January, it had grown to 3.2 cm. As we get closer to surgical intervention, my vascular […]
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Angry daughter retaliates as mother halts the gravy train
DEAR ABBY: Over the course of 12 years, my husband and I have gifted more than $400,000 in down-payment money to our adult daughter and her husband. Both are now in their mid-40s. I gave them most of this money behind my husband’s back. Recently, my daughter has been pressing me for more money, saying, […]
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Man’s restless legs raise up to a foot in the air at night
DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you have any recommendations to stop restless legs at night? My husband has been to many doctors to find a cause or a solution to stop them. His legs have raised up as much as a foot in the air at night, constantly jumping and causing many sleepless nights. No one […]
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Sagittarius: Listen carefully and refuse to let exaggeration and inflated emotions seep into a situation or encounter.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bar Refaeli, 39; Russell Brand, 49; Angelina Jolie, 49; Noah Wyle, 53. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative, evaluate who and what you want and need in your life, and eliminate dead weight. Channel your energy into what makes sense and brings the highest emotional, financial and physical return. Change is […]
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Chronic diarrhea persists after having gallbladder surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like your opinion of probiotics. Do you think they would help with chronic diarrhea after having my gallbladder removed? — C.F.R. ANSWER: Probiotics are bacteria that are abundantly found in a healthy colon. They are thought to provide benefit to people in certain circumstances. Unfortunately, there is only proof of […]
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Wife discovers husband is up to his same old tricks
DEAR ABBY: I did some investigating and recently found out my husband of 28 years has been corresponding with other women. This is the second time I have caught him. He’s sworn that nothing ever developed out of it, but I can’t help but wonder how far it would’ve gone had I not discovered it. […]
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Scorpio: Cater to those who require assistance and appreciate your direction and suggestions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anne Winters, 30; Rafael Nadal, 38; Anderson Cooper, 57; James Purefoy, 60. Happy Birthday: Size up situations before you jump into action. Evaluation, assessments and research will spare you a multitude of setbacks this year. Use your intelligence and instincts to navigate the highs and lows, and you will learn […]
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Ex still devastated by girlfriend’s betrayal
DEAR ABBY: I still obsess over my first love, even though we broke up 21 years ago. We grew up in a poor mill town, where I was a frustrated, mediocre athlete. She was a cheerleader. We shared fundamentalist religious beliefs that, along with poor access to contraception, led to our decision to “save ourselves […]
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Libra: Follow your instincts and heart when dealing with relationships that influence your lifestyle or living arrangements.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Long, 46; Zachary Quinto, 47; Dana Carvey, 69; Dennis Haysbert, 70. Happy Birthday: If you take pride in your work, opportunities will unfold. Express yourself honestly, direct your energy wisely, and help yourself and those in need. Start a movement and make a difference. Change begins with you; what […]
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Virgo: Size up a situation that can influence your position or reputation, and consider the outcome and how you can benefit the most without jeopardizing yourself physically or financially.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Willow Shields, 24; Amy Schumer, 43; Heidi Klum, 51; Morgan Freeman, 87. Happy Birthday: Socialize, participate and expand your mind. Follow through, and honor promises to yourself and others. Consider what’s important to you and how you can make a difference. Reach out to organizations and individuals who share your […]