DEAR DR. ROACH: I had spinal stenosis surgery eight years ago, with great success. Two years ago I had an MRI because I was having terrible pain again, and could have had more surgery, but the surgeon and I decided that I should carry on with medication instead because of my age. I am now […]
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Can aspirin ward off Alzheimer’s disease?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have heard that a baby aspirin will help delay the onset of dementia. Is there any truth to this? — B.L.P. ANSWER: Although a few studies have shown a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease among people who regularly take aspirin, the best studies have shown no appreciable benefit, and I don’t […]
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Ever-present doubt prevents man from fully enjoying life
DEAR ABBY: No matter what I do, I am never satisfied. I have a great wife and two great kids, and yet I always feel like I could have done better with my life. I go to work and no matter how hard I work, I feel like I never get recognition for it. When […]
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Scorpio: Look for the unlikely path
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 22; Kristin Davis, 51; Patricia Richardson, 65; Peter Fonda, 76. Happy Birthday: Create opportunities instead of waiting for something to come along. Do what you do best and make things work for you. You are a pro when it comes to the art of manipulation, and you can […]
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Libra: Love is in the stars
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Barrymore, 41; Thomas Jane, 47; Jeri Ryan, 48; Kyle MacLachlan, 57. Happy Birthday: Take responsibility of matters and turn this year into your best ever. Look for any opportunity that will help you improve your world. This is not the time to be wasteful or frivolous, and certainly shouldn’t […]
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Recurrent TIA’s cause for great concern
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a 69-year-old woman friend who has been having TIAs for over a year. She averages one a week. Doctors are puzzled. They last 15 to 20 minutes, with drooling and numbness on the left side. I am very worried about what is going to happen. Is this normal for an […]
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Couple’s separation issues might benefit from a break
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend, “Allison,” for two years, but lately there have been frequent rough patches. I’m 18 and a college student. I love Allison, but the relationship is taking a toll on us physically and emotionally. We have had to deal with separation ever since we got […]
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Dad is a parent first; not just a buddy
DEAR ABBY: How do I connect with my son? He is 4 and he prefers his father to me. I generally “get” to be the bad guy — the one who takes him to doctor appointments, gives icky meds, enforces bedtime and keeps order. Dad doesn’t even have to try to get affection. They are […]
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Leo: Make the changes necessary for happiness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ellen Page, 29; Jennifer Love Hewitt, 37; William Baldwin, 53; Kelsey Grammer, 61. Happy Birthday: Look, and you will find what you are searching for. Embrace what’s important to you and make this year one of gratitude and fulfillment. It’s up to you to make good choices. Depend less on […]
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Wife wants concert ticket payment sooner than later
DEAR ABBY: When purchasing concert tickets online for others, when should you expect reimbursement? I say the charge hits your credit card immediately, and so should the payment you’ve advanced for that person. My husband thinks it should be when the tickets are mailed to you — which can take two to four weeks — […]