CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 32; John Cusack, 52; Kathy Bates, 70; Mel Brooks, 92. Happy Birthday: You’re in a better position than you realize. Face limitations head-on and calculate the best way to turn negative situations into positives. Compassion and understanding will help you convince others to support your actions and turn […]
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Prednisone side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: An 80-year-old was mistakenly prescribed prednisone, 40 mg, for six months and is now being weaned off over four weeks. While on the prednisone, she had some symptoms that I think are side effects, including sleeping all day, no energy, losing weight (30 pounds over six months without trying), hair falling out, […]
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Gemini: Improve your surroundings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 31; Drake Bell, 32; Tobey Maguire, 43; J.J. Abrams, 52. Happy Birthday: Set the stage for advancements. Stay focused, think matters through and plan your actions with precision and detail. Make each move count, and be methodical when dealing with difficult situations. Learn from every experience, and make […]
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Wife endures verbal abuse
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Oscar” for more than 30 years. He has been inattentive for more than 25 of those years. Over the last 15 years, I have found erectile dysfunction medications in his vehicles. Oscar claims he knows nothing about them. He lies constantly, even when the evidence is right in […]
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Medical privacy rules
DEAR ABBY: I am 32 and in a relationship with a 31-year-old single mother. Her son, “Steven,” is 7. Her daughter, “Jessica,” is 15. I am a stay-at-home dad. Both kids refer to me as “Dad,” as I have been a part of Steven’s life more than his (incarcerated) dad has ever been. Because I […]
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Too much vitamin D?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a blood and urine checkup. Most everything was within normal range (doing well), except that I am low on vitamin D, at 24. The doctor recommended supplements, but said to be careful not to overdo. How much is too much? Is one a week OK? — Y.C. ANSWER: There […]
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Taurus: Alter your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 25; Ryan Tedder, 39; Derek Jeter, 44; Chris O’Donnell, 48. Happy Birthday: Don’t limit what you can do. If you want to make your mark, no matter how big or small, having a stick-to-it attitude will help you complete your journey. The best way to move forward is […]
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Abnormal heart rhythms
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had pacemaker surgery in December following a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Three weeks later, he developed edema in his lower legs. He was treated by his doctor with a diuretic. At his six-week pacemaker checkup, we brought it up to the cardiac physician assistant that the swelling was still there […]
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Aries: Take the time to help
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Phillips, 39; Linda Cardellini, 43; Ricky Gervais, 57; Carly Simon, 73. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests and your goals. Be creative in the way you approach life and how you market your skills and execute your dreams. An imaginative mind coupled with a can-do attitude will help you secure […]
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Road calls to husband
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 42 years. For the most part, we have had a good marriage. We raised two children, are helping to raise three grandchildren and still enjoy each other’s company. I am retiring shortly and looking forward to enjoying it. For years I have anticipated being free […]