DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always wondered if it matters if you swallow a bunch of pills in one swallow or if it would be better to space them out. I take a bunch, like Eliquis, dicyclomine, gabapentin, etc. — B.A. ANSWER: With most pills, it’s OK to take them as a bunch together, if […]
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Gemini: Sharing with peers is noble, but don’t expect the same in return. Recognize who is competing with you and who is helping you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Letitia Wright, 29; Erica Cerra, 43; Mike O’Malley, 56; Brian Doyle-Murray, 77. Happy Birthday: Hit the reset button and make your dreams come true. Just talking about what you want to do with your life and actually making it happen aren’t the same. Size up your situation, consider what’s working […]
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Taurus: Express your beliefs, and reach out to organizations that offer truth and facts. Make romance a priority.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Claudia Jessie, 33; Sarah Carter, 42; Gavin Rossdale, 57; Henry Winkler, 77. Happy Birthday: Act responsibly this year, regardless of what others do or say. By being a leader, not a follower, you will find it easier to control the outcome. Don’t be afraid to veer off in a direction […]
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Ex-wife’s snub in wedding speech saddens father of groom
DEAR ABBY: I just attended my son’s wedding. He married a wonderful woman, and I couldn’t be happier for them. However, I was not acknowledged during their wedding reception, which deeply saddened me. My son’s mother and I divorced 25 years ago after she cheated on me with several men. I never disclosed her infidelity […]
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Aries: Time is on your side, and putting your energy into self-improvement will pay off when you are ready to strut your stuff.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 42; Gabrielle Union, 50; Winona Ryder, 51; Richard Dreyfuss, 75. Happy Birthday: You’ll gain insight into better ways to handle your hard-earned cash this year if you approach someone savvy with finances to help you. With a plan, you’ll gain hope for a better future. Change may not […]
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‘Amazing’ connection with married man destined to fizzle out
DEAR ABBY: Right before the COVID pandemic began, I was working in D.C. and met a man who lives there. We had amazing chemistry, but soon afterward I was no longer able to travel. We stayed in touch for a bit, but out of the blue he stopped communicating. I didn’t think much of it […]
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Brother’s angry outbursts hit at home and at work
DEAR ABBY: I have a brother I can’t seem to get along with anymore. Sometimes he’s OK, but most of the time he’s not. I visited him recently for a cookout, and it wasn’t good. He got into an argument with his wife, shattered a glass, tried to fight me out of the blue, and […]
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Prevention of osteoperosis necessary due to drug’s side effect
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, and along with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, I have been taking 1 mg of anastrozole daily. The bone mineral density of my left hip has not changed significantly. The bone density of my lumbar spine has decreased 6.3% compared to 2020. Several of the […]
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Pisces: Bide your time, take notes and verify facts before you take on someone looking for a fight.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nolan Gould, 24; Julia Roberts, 55; Bill Gates, 67; Annie Potts, 70. Happy Birthday: Reward yourself. Plan to do something this year that makes you happy. Refuse to let negativity stand between you and what you desire most. Speak up, ask and you shall find out how to make your […]
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Leaky aortic valve cannot improve solely on its own
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had a leaky aortic valve for approximately six years. I recently had an echocardiogram using Doppler. The last test I received was three years ago, which came back with a reading of mild-to-moderate aortic regurgitation. It initially started out as mild, then increased to mild-to-moderate in 2019. My test results for […]