DEAR DR. ROACH: I have severe pain from osteoarthritis. I am able to get some relief with one tablet of 5/325 Norco a day. My doctor is trying to wean me off Norco, and some days I can manage with a half-tablet. To help control my pain, I have been using hemp oil with the […]
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Gemini: Personal changes are good
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 40; Chris Rock, 53; Garth Brooks, 56; James Spader, 58. Happy Birthday: Live, learn and respond carefully. Patience, tolerance and moderation will be required if you want to avoid useless battles and poor choices. Look at what you can accomplish. Instead of trying to change others, look inward […]
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Dad fears wife is suffering from depression
DEAR ABBY: My wife gave birth to our twin girls almost a year ago, and for the most part, things have been great. They are happy and healthy, but I’m not sure how happy my wife is. I’m afraid she may be suffering from postpartum depression, but she won’t see anyone about it. She’s always […]
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Females experience thinning hair
DEAR DR. ROACH: After a diagnosis of low thyroid levels, my formerly long, thick hair has thinned out. I’d say 50 to 60 percent over the years since menopause (I am 78). It is especially thin from the front to the middle of my head. All I have found to help my hair look presentable […]
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Taurus: Emotions will escalate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 52; Axl Rose, 56; Kathy Najimy, 61; Tom Brokaw, 78. Happy Birthday: Keep life simple and your goals reasonable. Refuse to let matters that can’t be changed waste your time. Stay focused on what’s important to you and you’ll find the best way to reach the finish line. […]
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Aries: Stay on track
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 31; Michael Sheen, 49; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 56; Barbara Hershey, 70. Happy Birthday: The changes you make should be for a reason, not to show off or outdo someone. The best motive is to do something because it will make you a better person. Share your joy, knowledge […]
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Yes, there is a 'virtual colonoscopy'
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a Cologuard test and was told that there is blood in my stool. My doctor tried to do a colonoscopy, but told me he was unable to complete it due to my colon being very twisted. He sent me to the hospital for a “virtual colonoscopy.” He assured me that […]
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Family splinters in response to transgender son-in-law
DEAR ABBY: Our daughter, “Joan,” and her husband, “Frank,” have been married 19 years. Their only child will be 4 next month. A year and a half ago, Frank came out as a transgender female. Joan is handling this exceptionally well. Our son, “Alex,” is not. Our family will never have the traditional holidays again […]
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Aquarius: Focus on personal growth and romance
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 45; Gabrielle Anwar, 48; Clint Black, 56; Alice Cooper, 70. Happy Birthday: Look at all the choices you have and you will see a clear passage to the results you are trying to achieve. Hone your skills and strategically make your way to a better lifestyle […]
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Woman wants to stay out of the kitchen
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 64-year-old woman, divorced for 27 years. A nice guy I’ll call “Ronnie” has taken me out to lunch and dinner several times. He really likes me and I really like him, but I’m skeptical about getting into a serious relationship because I don’t feel like doing of a lot of the […]