DEAR DR. ROACH: Please give me your opinion on the drug Rybelsus. It is advertised on TV as a wonder drug to reduce the A1C count for diabetics. My last A1C level was 6.8. My only problem with taking Rybelsus is that, in the package insert (or medication guide), it reads “not recommended as the […]
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Grandma’s facebook post strikes a nerve after loss
DEAR ABBY: My daughter passed away nine years ago. She was almost 13. My mother never bothered to have a relationship with her when she was alive. But now, on every birthday and anniversary of her passing, Mom posts on Facebook how much she misses her and how “close” they were. Her friends all send […]
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Libra: An opening you’ve been waiting for will unfold, but you’ll have to act fast, or someone will snatch what rightfully belongs to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 54; Alan Cumming, 58; Bridget Fonda, 59; Cris Collinsworth, 64. Happy Birthday: Make your money work for you this year. Invest in something that protects you from being heavily taxed. Make upgrades to your home that will motivate you to spend less on travel and expensive entertainment and […]
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Beneficiary uses hardship gift for other purposes
DEAR ABBY: I have a moral and ethical dilemma. I nominated a co-worker for a benefit through our company. The person was awarded what I consider to be a good sum ($5,000) for replacement hearing aids. Seven months have gone by and this person “still has the check” and hasn’t used the money for its […]
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Virgo: Ignore anyone pushing you in a direction you don’t care to travel. Stick to basics and do things by the book.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin O’Donoghue, 42; Sara Rue, 44; Ellen DeGeneres, 65; Lucinda Williams, 70. Happy Birthday: Preparation and organization are essential this year. A minimalist attitude will help you curb bad habits and dodge overspending and situations that add stress to your life. Recognize what and who are good for you, and […]
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Understanding peak versus trough levels when dosing meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor invariably prescribes four 200 mg Advils (ibuprofen), to be taken three times every 24 hours for a few days. I suspect this will create useful peaks, but also create unwanted troughs, compared to taking a smaller dose more frequently that results in the same aggregate dose every 24 hours. My […]
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Leo: Physical activity, charity events and challenges will lead to acknowledgment. Being in the know will encourage others to consider you for something that will help you gain respect.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alicia Keys, 42; Mia Kirshner, 48; Ana Ortiz, 52; Jenifer Lewis, 66. Happy Birthday: Take a different approach to life, love and happiness. You’ll discover something that captures your heart and encourages you to dedicate more time to personal growth and building a solid base that will protect you from […]
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Statins recommended in cases where benefit outweighs risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 74-year-old woman with good cholesterol numbers and normal blood pressure. I’ve exercised regularly since I was 17 (that’s 57 years), and weigh 98 pounds. I have no history of heart attack or stroke. Still, my doctor is giving me a strong sales pitch to take a statin with no mention […]
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Woman wants a relationship with happily married couple
DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my early 50s who has been through two divorces. This may make me sound like a bad person, but I’m really nice and quite conservative. I just make poor choices when it comes to men. A few years ago, I met a woman I have become good friends with. […]
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Cancer: Reach out to someone you like to work alongside, and you’ll get an opportunity to do something that makes a difference.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mischa Barton, 37; Tatyana Ali, 44; Ed Helms, 49; Neil Diamond, 82. Happy Birthday: Be open about how you feel, and resolve issues hanging over your head that are holding you back. Progress takes initiative and courage to make tough decisions. It’s time to adjust what isn’t working for you […]