DEAR DR. ROACH: In a prior column, you discussed an enlarged prostate, or BPH. How does one know if they have BPH or overactive bladder? I wake up three times a night to urinate. I tried Flomax for three weeks, but it did not work. Tamsulosin plus finasteride seems risky, having two drugs in one’s […]
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Eugenia Last, Capricorn: Take an online tour of a museum
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 32; Derek Hough, 35; Trent Reznor, 55; Bob Saget, 64. Happy Birthday: Stick to your game plan. Uncertainty will set you back. Organization, preparation and staying on track are in your best interest this year. Don’t let a lack of self-confidence cost you. Trust and believe in yourself, […]
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Dear Abby: Woman doesn’t get the respect she seeks
DEAR ABBY: I wrote to you 12 years ago as a suicidal teenager. I’m thankful to be writing now from a very different place. I’m 28, happily married, with one child. I was born into a hyperconservative cult and home-schooled until I was kicked out at 18. I then fell into a predictable pattern of […]
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Woman gets no respect after triumph over substance abuse
DEAR ABBY: I wrote to you 12 years ago as a suicidal teenager. I’m thankful to be writing now from a very different place. I’m 28, happily married, with one child. I was born into a hyperconservative cult and home-schooled until I was kicked out at 18. I then fell into a predictable pattern of […]
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Cancer: Advice from an acquaintance may provide valuable insight about yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Fox, 34; Tori Spelling, 47; Janet Jackson, 54; Pierce Brosnan, 67. Happy Birthday: What you contribute will make a difference. Look at what you have to offer and where your skills, insight and experience will do the most good. Less talking and more doing will be the best and […]
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Girlfriend is unsure of her place in boyfriend’s heart
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating this guy for about a year. We are both 30. He lives at home. At first I thought it was to take care of his elderly father, but I soon realized it wasn’t the case. His mom is sweet, yet overbearing. She inserts herself into his life at every […]
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Gemini: Make stability in life your focus
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexandra Breckenridge, 38; Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 39; David Krumholtz, 42; Chazz Palminteri, 68. Happy Birthday: Don’t hesitate. Look at your options, and lean toward making a change. Revisit long-term goals, and reconnect with people who may be able to help you make a move. Have an open mind, and you’ll get […]
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Pneumonia vaccine still a good idea, even if ineffective against coronavirus
DEAR DR. ROACH: Many seniors, like myself, have received pneumonia shots within the past five years. Since the flu and coronavirus can result in a form of pneumonia in a severe case, would these shots be helpful to prevent or treat this virus even slightly? If seniors are most vulnerable, then maybe those who may […]
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Wife resists husband’s plan to cut ties with his family
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is the WORST! She has no respect for me. She has stolen, lied and gossiped about me numerous times. Each time, I chose to forgive and move on. Recently, my husband made clear that he wants to cut ties with his mother and siblings because they constantly belittle his success and […]
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Taurus: Do your research in preparation for a future negotiation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Cosgrove, 27; Cate Blanchett, 51; Tim Roth, 59; George Lucas, 76. Happy Birthday: Look for the positive aspects in life, and you’ll encounter opportunities that will encourage you to try something new. Life is what you make it, and you are the one responsible for your happiness. Focus on […]