DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lymphedema, which isn’t curable. I use a compression device on a daily basis, and it does help. I take nifedipine and lisinopril for my blood pressure. I am 70 years old and did not have lymphedema until two years ago. Are there any recommendations for this problem? — F.S. ANSWER: […]
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Family stretches finances to fund daughter’s studies
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is attending a pricey college. She will be taking out the maximum of student loans, and we will slowly but surely eat through our entire savings to pay for it. Her college hires resident assistants (RAs) to help freshmen adjust to college life. In return, the RAs receive free room and […]
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The most common cause behind teary eyes are dry eyes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who loves to read the newspaper every morning. I have a problem that’s not serious, but annoying. My eyes tear up frequently during this time, causing me to wipe them. After my reading time, the problem stops. I see my ophthalmologist every year and have my vision […]
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Pisces: Getting a glimpse of the possibilities will encourage you to redirect your energy to something that’s popular.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Trai Byers, 40; Jared Padalecki, 41; Benedict Cumberbatch, 47; Nancy Carell, 57. Happy Birthday: Work quietly behind the scenes. Don’t display anything you do until you are satisfied with the results. Expect others to criticize and judge you if you launch your plans prematurely. A steady pace will pay off […]
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Boyfriend rages when demand for sex are denied
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37-year-old stay-at-home mother of two teens. I’ve been in a relationship with a guy I’ll call “Doug” for four years. I feel he only wants me here for sex. If I say no, he either tries to force it or verbally abuses me. He tells me if I don’t give him […]
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New treatments for small cell prostate cancer require testing
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother was just diagnosed with a rare form of prostate cancer, called small cell. What I’ve read doesn’t sound encouraging. Are there any new treatments? — Anon. ANSWER: Most prostate cancers start from cells that form part of the prostate gland, whose primary job is to secrete prostatic fluid. One of […]
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Woman hopes for a deeper connection with new daughter-in-law
DEAR ABBY: Twelve years ago, my son “Will” married “Mara.” They dated in high school, wound up at the same college and eloped during their freshman year (way too young). In spite of their somewhat rocky relationship over the years, Mara and I always got along well. She became the daughter I never had, and […]
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Aquarius: A straightforward approach regarding love, romance and your lifestyle will help alleviate the effects of making a costly error.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chace Crawford, 38; Priyanka Chopra, 41; Kristen Bell, 43; Vin Diesel, 56. Happy Birthday: Lift any barriers holding you back and prepare to forge ahead enthusiastically. Act, live up to your promises and influence those searching for a better lifestyle. Don’t make unnecessary physical changes or give a false impression […]
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Capricorn: Take pride in what you do, and don’t fear being different.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Luke Bryan, 47; Carey Hart, 48; David Hasselhoff, 71; Donald Sutherland, 88. Happy Birthday: An open mind will absorb information that will help you excel this year. Use your imagination to explore the possibilities and enrich your life. A passionate approach to life, love and happiness will prompt you to […]
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A cholesterol embolus gets discovered in an eye
DEAR DR. ROACH: During my recent visit with my optometrist, a retinal embolus (a Hollenhorst plaque) was discovered in my right eye. It was stated that this embolus could possibly dislodge, travel to my brain and cause a stroke. A carotid ultrasound didn’t show a problem with the blood flow there. Now I am waiting […]