DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 77-year-old female in reasonably good health other than having had an overactive bladder issue for several years. Recently, I was told that I have stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD). I am not overweight, do not have diabetes and have no history of CKD in my family. I try to […]
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Husband volunteers wife to care for his ailing parents
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 38 years. It has been a happy marriage for the most part; we rarely disagree or argue. The problem is, his parents are both very sick. His mom has Alzheimer’s, and his father was just diagnosed with stage-4 cancer — he’ll probably die within six […]
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Aries: Sticking to your game plan and finishing what you start will help you alleviate interference.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Hutcherson, 31; Tyler Blackburn, 37; Bode Miller, 46; Hugh Jackman, 55. Happy Birthday: Make yourself heard. Say what’s on your mind and command attention precisely, calmly and quietly, and you will find your way to victory. Make decisiveness and mastering the art of communication your priorities. Getting along is […]
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Finasteride use causes rare effects of impotence and others
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder and prostate problems. Another urologist warned that the dosage has dangerous side effects and to negate taking it. A friend took it […]
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Suspicions linger about paternity of fiance’s ‘niece’
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I have been together nine years. During that time, we have had our ups and downs. Eight years ago, after a year of dating, we decided to move in together. The following year we got into a big argument because his ex-girlfriend was sticking her nose into our household. (She […]
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Pisces: Refuse to argue over inconsequential matters. Offer incentives regarding what’s vital to reaching your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matt Bomer, 46; Emily Deschanel, 47; Jane Krakowski, 55; Joan Cusack, 61. Happy Birthday: Look at the big picture and carve a path to help you reach your goal. Put an affordable budget in place and prepare to adjust your lifestyle to fit your dreams, hopes and wishes. Connect with […]
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Caffeine can reduce thryoxine absorption by about 30%
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read that I should avoid coffee for at least a half hour after I have taken my Synthroid, as the caffeine could reduce the medicine by up to 50%. Is this a new thing? I have been taking thyroid medication for about 40 years, and neither my doctor nor my […]
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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have two children and live close to my family. We spend lots of quality time with them, and they are invested in our children’s lives, as we are in theirs. The same is not true of my in-laws. The first few years I would FaceTime and call, trying to […]
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Aquarius: Believe in yourself and structure your day to elaborate on a plan that supports saving, improved lifestyle and contractual protection.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, 45; Mario Lopez, 50; Wendi McLendon-Covey, 54; Nora Roberts, 73. Happy Birthday: Designate time and energy to help a cause or to rectify a concern you want to amend. Refuse to let domestic situations interfere with your purpose. A couple of financial adjustments will put your mind […]
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Husband’s family largely absent from kids’ lives
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have two children and live close to my family. We spend lots of quality time with them, and they are invested in our children’s lives, as we are in theirs. The same is not true of my in-laws. The first few years I would FaceTime and call, trying to […]