Happy Birthday: You can achieve what you set out to by using intellect and experience. Think matters through and be willing to adapt and compromise. Working with what you’ve got and sticking to a budget will be important factors in reaching your goals this year. Don’t lose sight of personal needs. Reward yourself and those […]
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Men with enlarged prostate have options for daily meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an enlarged prostate. My urologist has recommended that I take 5 mg of finasteride daily for this. I’m hesitant to take this medication because of potential side effects, particularly the sexual side effects that can go along with it. What is your opinion of this medication? Also, my urologist says […]
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Sibling sees signs of abuser in teen who beats up on her
DEAR ABBY: When I read the column about the warning signs of an abuser in your archives, I was scared to realize that my older brother is one. He has most of the qualities you pointed out except for the sex stuff. He just turned 14, and he has just started dating. That got me […]
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Virgo: Don't let anger control you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Rue, 40; Ellen DeGeneres, 61; Eddie Van Halen, 62; Lucinda Williams, 66. Happy Birthday: Stay focused on what’s important to you. Negotiations will be in your best interest. Take charge, set the ground rules and make decisions based on intuitive intelligence. Don’t back down; stand your ground and turn […]
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Shy guy overcoming addiction flounders in the dating pool
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 28-year-old male who has never had a girlfriend or a meaningful relationship. I’m well-educated, nice-looking and have a good sense of humor. But I get shy and nervous around the opposite sex. Compounding that, I seem to have a serious “resting face.” People assume I’m frustrated or angry/grumpy when it’s just […]
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Estimates of blood loss are not always accurate
DEAR DR. ROACH: Here’s something I’ve wondered about for a long time: Years ago, I was told that I lost 5 pints of blood in childbirth. How did they come up with that number? Obviously, they weren’t scooping up blood off the floor to measure it! — L.K. ANSWER: During surgery, there is always some […]
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Cancer: Live by your rules and standards
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mischa Barton, 33; Tatyana Ali, 40; Ed Helms, 45; Neil Diamond, 78. Happy Birthday: Slow down and stick to what’s most important to you. If you scatter your energy, you will end up running in circles. Look at your personal and professional relationships and consider who you have time for. […]
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Lower-leg swelling may be due to venous insufficiency
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old man in reasonably good health. I have taken blood pressure medicine for about 30 years. For the past six months, I have been taking trospium tablets to treat frequent urination. I have prostate cancer treated with radioactive seeds, not surgery. About two months ago, I began noticing swelling […]
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New mom opts for day care instead of grandma's care
DEAR ABBY: I gave birth a month ago to a wonderful baby boy. My husband and I originally planned to put him in day care when I go back to work. I carefully researched and eventually found one I was comfortable with. When my mom found out, she said she had assumed she would be […]
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Gemini: Own what you do and say
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 45; Mariska Hargitay, 55; Gail O’Grady, 56; Richard Dean Anderson, 69. Happy Birthday: Honesty will play a big role in how your life unfolds this year. Begin with self-evaluation, followed by an assessment of those you associate with. Look at your attributes and consider how to utilize your […]