DEAR ABBY: I have failed in a 30-year relationship and as a father of five. After feeling terrible for a number of years, I was finally diagnosed with a blood disorder. I was prescribed a chemotherapy pill and, two years later, was diagnosed with extreme neuropathy. Depression set in. I let myself go and rarely […]
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Smaller doses of omeprazole present less risks long-term
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman in very good health with the exception of my Barrett’s esophagus, which I have had for five years with no dysplasia. My gastroenterologist had prescribed 20 mg of omeprazole once a day for those five years. He thought that a dose this small is not a problem. […]
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Virgo:Take charge of your life, and structure your move forward based on your needs.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Eisenberg, 40; Scott Weinger, 48; Kate Winslet, 48; Guy Pearce, 56. Happy Birthday: Take whatever comes your way in stride, and you’ll find a way to turn it into something you can use to your advantage. Let your charm and sensitivity toward others help you gain trust. If you […]
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Long-distance couple wants to maintain a sexual spark
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I are engaged to be married soon, but we live (and will continue to live) in separate cities. We are in our mid-50s with children, and it’s the second marriage for each of us. My fiance isn’t very verbal about his desires, but we talk with each other every day […]
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Distinguishing between homeopathy and allopathy in medicine
DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s the difference between homeopathy and allopathic medicine? — H.L. ANSWER: Homeopathy is a pseudoscience based on two assumptions. The first is that the body always knows what to do, so treatment includes a substance that will cause the same symptom a sick person currently has in a healthy person. This seems […]
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Leo: Think before making physical changes that are unnecessarily costly.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alicia Silverstone, 47; Liev Schreiber, 56; Christoph Waltz, 67; Susan Sarandon, 77. Happy Birthday: Live life your way. Fulfill your dreams and follow your heart. Using experience and knowledge, you must broaden your awareness and make decisions that bring you closer to your desired life. A passionate, intense step forward […]
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Pelvic organ prolapse can be remedied by training or surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been wearing a pessary since my youngest child was born 28 years ago. I’m grateful for it, since I’ve been able to continue backpacking, skiing, playing tennis, dancing, etc., without leakage! Anyway, now that I’m approaching 70, I’m realizing that removing and reinserting it may become an issue as my hands […]
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Cancer: Putting the cart before the horse will leave you open to criticism.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seann William Scott, 47; Neve Campbell, 50; Gwen Stefani, 54; Chubby Checker, 82. Happy Birthday: Jump in and do your part this year, and you’ll make worthwhile connections. What you do for others will not be forgotten, and the rewards you receive will help you through dire times. Don’t let […]
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Divorcee finds herself in a familiar situation
DEAR ABBY: I was divorced four years ago after a 27-year marriage. Unbeknownst to me, my ex-husband hadn’t paid taxes for 17 years. We were always pretty strapped as a couple and the parents of four. Money was a constant worry, and I foolishly let him handle it all. I am now on my own […]
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Mother’s make own parents pay to see the grandkids
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother and stepmother of eight wonderful children. I love them all very much. The problem is my two oldest stepdaughters. Both are in their 20s with kids of their own. Unless their dad and I constantly give them money, we don’t get to see our grandkids. Anytime we refuse, we […]