DEAR ABBY: I’m 24 and not where I want to be in life. I have goals and dreams I would like to accomplish. However, my family is super family-oriented. I work for my dad in a family business. He always talks business with me. I do not want to go into the family business. I […]
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Identifying the pros and cons of prostate artery embolization
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 77 and have been suffering from an enlarged prostate for 20 years, waking up six times each night to use the toilet. Because my prostate is “extremely large,” according to my urologist, he suggested that I see my vascular surgeon (who previously cleared my leg artery blockage) for a prostate […]
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Capricorn: Take control, and bring about changes that offer significant opportunities to use your skills and experience to improve your lifestyle,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marisol Nichols, 50; David Schwimmer, 57; k.d. lang, 62; Stefanie Powers, 81. Happy Birthday: Pay it forward. The more you are willing to do, the more you’ll get back. Live in the moment, embrace change and enjoy the ride. It’s time to exercise knowledge, experience and ingenuity to reach your […]
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Holidays become less fun with the In-laws around
DEAR ABBY: My daughter’s in-laws have no place to go on holidays. They have two children, but haven’t spoken to one of them in several years, so my son-in-law is their only family close by. I enjoy entertaining and having family over, but I really don’t care for their company. It’s a different vibe when […]
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Vaccines do not lower our body’s resistance to other viruses
DEAR DR. ROACH: A person who works in the medical field told me that she is against vaccinations. The reason she gave is that when you put a specific vaccine into your body, your resistance to any other virus or bacteria is severely diminished. Thus, if you get a COVID vaccination, you are then much […]
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Sagittarius: Set yourself free, share your feelings and head in a direction that offers peace of mind,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Toni Collette, 51; Jenny McCarthy, 51; Anthony Kiedis, 61; Lyle Lovett, 66. Happy Birthday: Stick to the truth and use the bare minimum. Covering for others will set you back financially or emotionally. Concentrate on what’s important to you and turn your thoughts into a reality. Be the take-charge person […]
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Family wants friendship with gay man to end
DEAR ABBY: I live in a rural community in southern Indiana. It’s an “everyone goes to church on Sunday, and everyone knows everyone” kind of place. I was employed at the local health care center here for almost four years before quitting to become a full-time caregiver and homemaker. During my time at the health […]
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When stopping a benzodiazepine med, tapering down is crucial
DEAR DR. ROACH: For four years, I have been taking 2 mg of alprazolam at night to sleep. For the past six months, I have noticed that if I take it at 10:30 p.m., I usually cannot fall asleep until 2:30 a.m. Is it safe to simply stop taking this, as it has lost its […]
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Family’s ‘black sheep’ is on its own again
DEAR ABBY: I have been having a hard time dealing with my family. We have never been close. My mother played favorites and never showed me any affection. My siblings followed suit, and I always felt like an outsider. My father was wonderful and loved me very much, for which I am forever grateful. Both […]
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Stool samples can be a reasonable alternative to colonoscopies
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old male in excellent health. I’ve had a colonoscopy every five years following my first in my mid-50s, in which five benign polyps were found. I was told colonoscopies are not recommended for men after 75, but I could continue if I wanted. I kind of got burned out […]