DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I have been going together to the same primary care physician for many years, every six months for routine checkups and sometimes in between when needed. In the past we always were examined in the same room, with each other present during the exams. At our last visit our […]
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Aquarius: Stop worrying about what others do or think, and set your sights on doing your own thing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 46; Nathan Lane, 66; Morgan Fairchild, 72; Blythe Danner, 79. Happy Birthday: Lighten up, and strive to maintain an upbeat attitude. It will be difficult to reach your goals this year if you let negative thoughts take over. Look at every situation you encounter pragmatically, and you’ll figure […]
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Divorced father hopes to reenter daughters life
DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife and I were divorced seven years ago. It was my doing. I had two affairs, the second of which resulted in my current marriage. I have always regretted my actions and the pain it caused, and I vowed to never make that mistake again. My ex is happily remarried, but here’s […]
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Label this: What’s the recommended daily amount of sugar
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have questions about the nutritional facts label on food products, specifically as it relates to sugar. The labels now provide a percentage daily value for “added sugars.” Doing the math (for example, 10 grams of added sugars equals 20% of the daily value) indicates that the daily value of added sugars […]
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Capricorn: Being bold and in charge will force others to value what you have to offer
ELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 45; Christie Brinkley, 68; Brent Spiner, 73; Graham Nash, 80. Happy Birthday: Keep things in perspective, chill out and simplify your life. Take on what’s necessary, and concentrate on what’s important. Tunnel vision will help you set a pattern that leads to success. Aim for steady progress, and deny […]
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Man’s crude behavior is a turnoff at home
DEAR ABBY: My 55-year-old husband and I have been married more than 25 years. Our marriage has been challenging, but we now have three adult sons to help succeed in the world, one of whom has a chronic severe health condition. My biggest problem is my husband won’t stop pointing out how much he notices […]
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Balance age and family history in colon cancer screening
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 65-year-old woman with no significant health issues. I walk at least 2 miles a day. My 87-year-old mother was diagnosed with rectal cancer in May and passed away in September of this year. After her diagnosis, she informed us that her mother had colorectal cancer at age 74. […]
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Sagittarius: Too much partying will lead to temptations that make someone you care about question your standards and morals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 28; Ronda Rousey, 35; Big Boi, 47; Michael C. Hall, 51. Happy Birthday: A direct approach to whatever you take on will help you reach your goal. Stay on course, regardless of temptation or what others decide to do. Control your emotions, and designate more time to research […]
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Dad’s behavior compounds grieving teenager’s loss
DEAR ABBY: I am a 17-year-old male whose mom passed away six months ago. From the time I was a small child, she was mean to me and never had time for me, but I never wished her dead. She was mean to my dad as well. Since her passing, Dad has gone crazy about […]
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Why the unwieldy name for non-small cell lung cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why does non-small cell cancer have such an unwieldy name? Why not call it “large cell lung cancer” instead? — P.R. ANSWER: There are four main types of lung cancer, as well as a few rare types. Small cell cancer is a specific type of lung cancer that behaves differently from the […]