CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cole Sprouse, 31; Dylan Sprouse, 31; Meghan Markle, 42; Barack Obama, 62. Happy Birthday: Simplify your life. Take part in events and activities that soothe your soul. Maintenance is the name of the game, and taking the path that offers peace of mind and stability will be of help. Don’t […]
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Pair’s break up leads to even split of parenting
DEAR ABBY: Five months ago, my relationship of 10 years ended. I discovered my boyfriend had been unfaithful on more than one occasion. He didn’t want to fix the relationship, and I could no longer take more of his mental and emotional abuse. My biggest hurdle is our children, who are 3 and 6. I […]
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Surgery may eventually be needed for lumbar spinal stenosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 90-year-old woman, and I consider myself reasonably healthy, except for one problem. I have severe lumbar spinal stenosis. For a number of years, I’ve been receiving an epidural injection, roughly every four months. So far, the injections totally eliminate the pain for approximately two months; then the pain gradually […]
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Is it safe to take seven treatments a day for constipation?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m severely constipated. My doctor has me on seven medications and supplements. I would like your opinion on taking all of them throughout the day. They are Movantik (I take Tylenol with codeine), magnesium citrate, MiraLAX, apple cider vinegar gummies, magnesium oxide, a probiotic and Linzess. — F.F. ANSWER: Opioids, such as […]
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Man fighting to reclaim his life from alcoholism
DEAR ABBY: I am a married man (15 years) with three children, and I am a recovering alcoholic. My marriage has been a roller coaster filled with lies, infidelity (my wife’s), abuse and drinking. I am in an outpatient alcohol program to save myself, my family and my marriage. My wife is talking to other […]
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Gemini: Don’t be too eager to give others the benefit of the doubt.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evangeline Lilly, 44; Michael Ealy, 50; Martha Stewart, 82; Tony Bennett, 97. Happy Birthday: Don’t let uncertainty weigh you down if applying your skills will help you reach your objective. Stay focused on what’s important to you, and adapt your skills and expertise to suit trends. You have plenty to […]
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Taurus: Take a step back, consider matters and make your actions definitive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallie Eisenberg, 31; Sam Worthington, 47; Kevin Smith, 53; Mary-Louise Parker, 59. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on what’s important to you. Don’t get lost in the chaos or believe everything you hear. Pay attention to detail, and follow the paper trail to ensure you know who and what you are dealing […]
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Recognizing and diagnosing cold agglutinin disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: What are the symptoms for cold agglutinin disease, and how is it diagnosed? — P.W. ANSWER: Cold agglutinin disease is a specific type of anemia where antibodies attack and destroy a person’s own red blood cells. Unlike the usual type of autoimmune hemolytic (“hemolytic” means “destruction of red blood cells”) anemia, the […]
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Man repeatedly disregards wife’s specific complaint
DEAR ABBY: I’m an older woman. My husband and I have been married eight years but were together 15 years prior to our marriage. He is a wonderful, caring man in most ways. But from time to time, he snaps extremely unflattering photos of me, sends them to everyone we know and even orders enlargements […]
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Aries: Refuse to let what others decide to do confuse you. Stick to your plan,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Madison Bumgarner, 34; Jason Momoa, 44; Tempestt Bledsoe, 50; Adam Duritz, 59. Happy Birthday: Take your time, be observant and look for the best way forward this year. Don’t count on others or take risks with your money, health or emotional well-being. Set the standard instead of letting someone else […]