DEAR ABBY: I’m 20, and I recently moved into an apartment with my 19-year-old sister. I thought it would be a great idea because we’d get to see each other more often and we’d be more comfortable living together than with strangers. Recently, however, she has gotten a new boyfriend she brings over all the […]
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High blood pressure medication causes constipation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 58 years old and was diagnosed with high blood pressure back in 2021. Since then, I’ve been prescribed atenolol, which slows down my heart rate. I was later prescribed 10 mg of amlodipine, which I’m told relaxes and dilates my blood vessels. I wouldn’t say it’s severe, but I never experienced […]
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Scorpio:A change will get your mojo working and prompt you to mix and mingle with people who spark your interest.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sarah Hyland, 33; Katherine Heigl, 45; Colin Hanks, 46; Pete Best, 82. Happy Birthday: Push forward, compensate for lost time and refuse to let anyone slow you down. Take the initiative to do things your way this year. An aggressive, hands-on attitude will help you reach your target. Strive to […]
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Wife’s admissions damage husband’s trust in her word
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years. Recently, she shared details of two infidelities that she had with other men. The first was with an individual on the staff of our church who held himself out to be my friend. My wife says it was an unprovoked attack, […]
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Sister has penchant for telling tall tales
DEAR ABBY: Over the years, my younger sister, “Hannah,” has been lying about some significant things, such as: She claims she was there alone with our dad when he died; that our older sister tried to talk her into signing herself into a state mental hospital; that my boyfriend was imaginary, etc. Her most recent […]
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The radiation risk after receiving a CT scan is very minimal
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 79-year-old healthy female. My doctor advised me to have a CT scan due to the bump above my head and the fact that I might have a brain bleed. Since I had quite a few regular X-rays in the past, I really did not want to do a brain scan. […]
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Libra:Size up situations and create an opportunity to talk to someone in the know who can add value to something you want to pursue.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miley Cyrus, 31; Salli Richardson-Whitfield, 56; Robin Roberts, 63; Bruce Hornsby, 69. Happy Birthday: Take your time, fact-check and find your comfort spot before you discuss your plans or make changes that will alter your routine or living arrangements. Stay on top of your priorities, health and getting along with […]
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Virgo: Raise your energy a notch and streamline your way to the top.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scarlett Johansson, 39; Mark Ruffalo, 56; Jamie Lee Curtis, 65; Steve Van Zandt, 73. Happy Birthday: Show confidence in all that you pursue this year; you’ll make headway. Your insight, creativity and desire to bring about positive change will unfold if you take the initiative. Believe in yourself and refuse […]
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Teen’s wardrobe choices are too much for one mom
DEAR ABBY: I am a fairly laid-back mom of a wonderful 13-year-old daughter. Her friends are nice kids, but some of them dress pretty provocatively. I have seen them wear super-short shorts that are very “cheeky” and tops that really expose their assets. We have been invited to a party at a friend’s home, and […]
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Heart murmur found in older adult deserves further evaluation
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 80 years old and a survivor of liver cancer after receiving four years of immunotherapy. On a recent follow-up visit to his oncologist, the doctor told him that he has a heart murmur. He takes medication for his thyroid and adrenal glands. Could you please explain what a heart […]