CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rafael Nadal, 37; Anderson Cooper, 56; James Purefoy, 59; Deniece Williams, 72. Happy Birthday: Hold yourself accountable this year. Take control, make decisions and don’t put up with anyone trying to push you in a direction that doesn’t interest you. Map out your plan and pay attention to what’s happening […]
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Boy’s sensitive nature worries his grandmother
DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 6 and very sensitive, maybe too sensitive. He’s also lovable, super scientific-minded, good-hearted and generous with his little sister. However, he still uses a diaper at night and has CVS (cyclical vomiting syndrome). It’s heartbreaking. For that reason, he’s on a special gluten- free, no flour, no chocolate diet. The […]
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Recurrent condition prompts patient to consider circumsion
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have some questions about adult men getting circumcised. I am 93 and of reasonably good health. I do take some medicines — a diuretic, a blood pressure control medication and a statin. All my life, I’ve had problems with balanitis, but I’ve only had problems with posthitis in recent years. I […]
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Aries: Listen to your inner voice regarding love, health and personal growth.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Long, 45; Zachary Quinto, 46; Dana Carvey, 68; Dennis Haysbert, 69. Happy Birthday: Think, establish your position and show kindness in everything you do this year. Aim to please, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Stick to your principles, and put your energy where it makes the […]
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Pisces: Be imaginative and you’ll come up with a new way to entertain yourself.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Willow Shields, 23; Amy Schumer, 42; Heidi Klum, 50; Morgan Freeman, 86. Happy Birthday: Pick up the slack, and don’t stop until you reach your goal. Refuse to let anyone pile on extra responsibilities if it helps them more than you. Call the shots instead of giving others power over […]
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Dealing with chronic edema and venous insufficiency
DEAR DR ROACH: I am in my early 90s and was diagnosed with “venous insufficiency” in both legs about 20 years ago. Over the years, I have attempted to deal with chronic edema in both ankles and feet by using elevation and compression devices. Of course, these are only temporary measures and only provided a […]
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Off-leash dogs harass petite walker on trail
DEAR ABBY: I live in an area with a large number of dog owners who frequent the same walking trails I do. On several occasions, I have encountered dogs that are off-leash and running ahead of their owners. Sometimes the owner isn’t even in sight. On several occasions, dogs have jumped up on me, almost […]
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Aquarius: Don’t give away your secrets or let someone stifle your dreams. Act on your own behalf and leave nothing to chance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Farrell, 47; Brooke Shields, 58; Tom Berenger, 74; Clint Eastwood, 93. Happy Birthday: Pamper yourself. Reorganize your life and your plans, and set goals that excite you. Having something to look forward to can make the difference between success and failure. Refuse to let anyone dictate what you do […]
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Aquarius: Don’t give away your secrets or let someone stifle your dreams. Act on your own behalf and leave nothing to chance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Farrell, 47; Brooke Shields, 58; Tom Berenger, 74; Clint Eastwood, 93. Happy Birthday: Pamper yourself. Reorganize your life and your plans, and set goals that excite you. Having something to look forward to can make the difference between success and failure. Refuse to let anyone dictate what you do […]
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ECG produces an incidental “low voltage” finding
DEAR DR. ROACH: I will be undergoing a thyroidectomy to reduce the chances of thyroid cancer, given my family history, a CHEK2 mutation and ongoing thyroid nodule growth. My concern is that I had an ECG for pre-op purposes and received results that stated I had low voltage on the extremity leads. Otherwise, I have […]