CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hart Denton, 25; Alisan Porter, 37; Nicole Kidman, 51; John Goodman, 66. Happy Birthday: Count on you and only you when it comes to the changes you want to make in your life this year. Refuse to let someone push you in one direction or another. Make up your mind […]
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Bachelor's interest in teen alarming
DEAR ABBY: I have a 59-year-old brother-in-law who has always been a “proud bachelor.” He isn’t a rich, handsome, George Clooney-type bachelor, but a hand-to-mouth, burping, uncouth “Shallow Hal” kind of bachelor. He befriended a woman with four daughters, paying most of his attention to one of the daughters. He would take the woman and […]
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ED injection treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: Do Trimix injections work for erectile dysfunction, and are they safe? — M.B. ANSWER: Erectile dysfunction is a common problem in men, especially as they get older. It may be a clue to serious disease of blood vessels, but also can represent low testosterone or other abnormal hormone levels, neurological issues or […]
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Too much radiation?
DEAR DR. ROACH: A year ago, I had surgery for bladder cancer, and had a small stroke and pulmonary clot. During this past year, I’ve had five CT scans, three chest X-rays and a couple of other scans to diagnose the stroke and clot. I also had some kind of scan in radiology to put […]
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Scorpio: Let your mind wander
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 35; Zoe Saldana, 40; Jean Dujardin, 46; Paula Abdul, 56. Happy Birthday: Domestic changes are favored, but make sure you have the required licenses and documentation before you begin. Do as much of the work yourself as you can to avoid going over the budget. Practical choices will be […]
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Cancer patient in public
DEAR ABBY: A dear friend has been battling cervical cancer. Her condition has left her dependent on a colostomy bag. She’s not shy about discussing it on Facebook and in public, where she speaks loudly. I have tried to be understanding and supportive, but there are limits. My problem is, she’s hell-bent on making sure […]
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Couple disagree on adoption
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married for two years. We both want biological children later, when the timing is right. A while ago, some friends adopted a little girl from Russia. The girl was orphaned and badly in need of medical treatment. Our friends got her everything she needed and more, […]
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Libra: Offer love and affection
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Shelton, 42; Carol Kane, 66; Isabella Rossellini, 66; Paul McCartney, 76. Happy Birthday: Put the past behind you. Let your imagination take over, and you’ll come up with ideas that will enhance the way you live. Take the initiative to turn your plans into something concrete. Don’t let anyone […]
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Testosterone supplement risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: Fifteen years ago, I had a successful brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. Subsequent annual PSA results indicate minimal levels. I am 82 years old and in otherwise excellent condition, and generally very active. However, in the past few years I have had periods of considerable fatigue. My blood counts are within the […]
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Virgo: Having a plan will make things easier for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: KJ Apa, 21; Will Forte, 48; Greg Kinnear, 55; Barry Manilow, 75. Happy Birthday: Don’t sit back when you should be preparing for the future and doing everything in your power to make up for lost time. Put the limitations of the past behind you and get started on new […]