DEAR DR. ROACH: During my recent visit with my optometrist, a retinal embolus (a Hollenhorst plaque) was discovered in my right eye. It was stated that this embolus could possibly dislodge, travel to my brain and cause a stroke. A carotid ultrasound didn’t show a problem with the blood flow there. Now I am waiting […]
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Sagittarius: Control situations instead of letting someone step in, disrupt your day and take you for granted.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gareth Bale, 34; AnnaLynne McCord, 36; Corey Feldman, 52; Will Ferrell, 56. Happy Birthday: The sky’s the limit this year. Have more faith in your ability to turn your dream into a reality. Refuse to let others make decisions for you. Embrace what makes you happy, and everything else will […]
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Family’s avoidance of ill relative breeds resentment
DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years in a veteran’s hospital before his death. During that time, he was visited regularly by his children (including me) and my aunt (his sister). His grandchildren and another aunt visited a few times. Two of […]
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Scorpio: Pay attention to where your money goes, and you’ll devise a plan that encourages you to save and spend less.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 34; Lana Parrilla, 46; Jason Bonham, 57; Forest Whitaker, 62. Happy Birthday: Do what you can to help others this year, but not at the expense of falling behind or giving up on your dreams. Changing how you do things will improve how others treat you. Building a […]
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Freind becomes angry after learning truth of his past
DEAR ABBY: A friend of many years, “Adam,” no longer speaks to me. We met in high school and were involved in band, debate club and other activities together. He recently discovered through a genealogy site that he was adopted and neither of his parents were his birth parents. The site led him to clues […]
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In-law appoints herself master of all ceremonies
DEAR ABBY: I have a sister-in-law, “Helen,” who has appointed herself as the final word on all family events. No other relative has any input into when, where, what, etc., regarding any family celebration. If it’s not her way, it’s the highway. The biggest problem with Helen is she schedules everything on the date that […]
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Libra: Give others space, and you will buy yourself time and opportunity to flesh out what’s important to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alisha Wainwright, 34; Scott Porter, 44; Matthew Fox, 57; Jane Lynch, 63. Happy Birthday: Remember what’s important to you this year. Letting outside influences infiltrate your world will set you back. Wanting to help others is admirable but not in your best interest. Put your needs first, and you’ll be […]
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Treatment of chronic prostatitis requires a team of experts
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old man and suffer from chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. I have had bouts of prostatitis since childhood, but the last few years, it has been almost constant. My symptoms are burning, and I always get the feeling that I have to urinate. I have seen numerous urologists, but […]
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Dr. Roach details the best way to prolong life and health
DEAR DR. ROACH: If you would recommend one good thing to do in your life to prolong your life and have good health, what would it be? By the same token, if you were to recommend not doing something because it is very bad for you, and there is no health benefit to it, what […]
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Boyfriend puts relationship on hold after sister’s death
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend lost his sister unexpectedly to a heart attack. She was only 50. I’m trying to be there for him and give him his space while he’s grieving. The thing is, he has stopped responding or contacting me. Every few days, I’d send him words of support, but he doesn’t respond — […]