DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently you wrote about estrogen. I starting taking Premarin when I was 50 years old, some 28 years ago. I was switched over to estradiol 0.5 mg when my insurance carrier no longer paid for Premarin, about three years ago. I received my last supply in April 2014 and reduced the dose […]
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Capricorn: Follow your heart
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 34; Penelope Cruz, 41; Jay Leno, 65; Ann-Margret, 74 Happy Birthday: Put all that you have learned and experienced to work for you. Harness your thoughts and strategize about the future. Cut your costs and put more time and effort into expanding your goals and future prospects. Less […]
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Despondent husband wants to break cycle of cheating
DEAR ABBY: I have been married twice. My first marriage lasted 20 years, the second one about four years. During my first marriage, I started cheating seven months after our wedding. My wife knew about some of the affairs and stuck with me anyway. I finally felt so guilty for hurting her emotionally, I called […]
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Weakened immune system comes with vaccine rules
DEAR DR. ROACH: My rheumatologist wants me to start Arava for my newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis. I have refused to start this medicine because the information sheet states to avoid contact with people who have recently received the oral polio vaccine. My 6-month-old grandson will be receiving his polio vaccines at ages 9 months, 12 […]
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Aries: Aim to impress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Dillon, 25; Jenna-Louise Coleman, 29; Patrick Stump, 31; Ari Graynor, 32. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple, focused and on track. You will be taken for granted if you are too willing to help others achieve before you master your own goals. Deal with emotional situations before they have […]
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Brother with repeat offenses doesn’t merit sister’s support
DEAR ABBY: My brother is older than I am and has been in and out of prison. He has stolen my things and pawned them. I am married, and my husband and I are expecting our first child. We live in a time zone several hours behind the one my family is in. I am […]
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Capricorn: Share ideas with those who would be affected
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jemima Kirke, 30; Channing Tatum, 35; Tom Welling, 38; Kevin James, 50. Happy Birthday: Carefully assess every move you want to make this year. It will be easy to get caught up in situations that can end up costing you more than you anticipate. Being conservative doesn’t necessarily mean being […]
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Nonstop talkers take toll on those listening
DEAR ABBY: I have noticed that some people in my age group (60s) are becoming compulsive talkers. These people don’t ask questions of those around them. When someone begins to speak, the compulsive talker interrupts, usually in a louder voice and returns to dominating the conversation. Some of them continue to ramble on even when […]
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Trauma in teen’s past is a secret she should keep
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 16-year-old girl, just starting to dip my toes into the dating scene. It’s not that I haven’t wanted a boyfriend in the past, but I live in a rural area where options are few.I am becoming close with a guy who lives near me, and I care a lot about him. […]
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Aquarius: Don’t take on more than you can handle
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Lee, 45; Renee Zellweger, 46; Hank Azaria, 51; Al Pacino, 75. Happy Birthday: Put greater emphasis on your home, family and nurturing what you’ve already got. This is a year of maintaining, preserving and securing. The less risk you take and the more moderate you are, the further ahead […]