CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Perry, 48; Clay Walker, 48; John Stamos, 54, Bill Clinton, 71. Happy Birthday: You’ll be torn between what you want and what’s reasonable. Recognize when you should walk away from a situation that could become costly. Added responsibilities can be expected. Do the best you can and you will […]
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Electronic pacemaker won't keep heart beating forever
DEAR DR. ROACH: How does a person with a pacemaker die? Won’t the pacemaker keep the heart beating? My husband is 87 and on his seventh pacemaker. Please advise so that I know what to expect. — G.D. ANSWER: An electronic pacemaker is implanted for a variety of electrical problems with the heart when a […]
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Man questions his dating style after being cheated on twice
DEAR ABBY: I have been in two relationships. The first was with a girl a couple of years older than I am. We were together for several years before she cheated on me and dumped me. I was crushed. The next girl was a few years younger. She did the same thing after we were […]
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Leo: Don't let changes cause problems
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Edward Norton, 48; Andy Samberg, 39; Denis Leary, 60; Robert Redford, 81. Happy Birthday: Take your time, check out your options and let your creative imagination help you come up with the best way to approach any situation you face this year. Opportunities will be within reach. How you handle […]
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Cancer: Moderation will be necessary
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Pedroia, 34; Donnie Wahlberg, 48; Sean Penn, 57; Robert De Niro, 74. Happy Birthday: Get involved in a project you believe in. Don’t sit back waiting for others to come to you. Call on people you have worked with in the past and you will gain support, information and […]
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With twins on the way, man still refuses to buy a ring
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for three years. I am pregnant with twins, and we already have a son together. His daughter lives with us as well. With this pregnancy coming to term, I keep throwing hints to him about us becoming engaged, but he brushes them off. I know he’s the […]
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Ignore the clickbait: Metformin still prescribed for diabetics
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read online and in our local newspaper that doctors are no longer recommending metformin as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes. Can you please explain why metformin is no longer being prescribed? — P.K. ANSWER: I, too, have seen online ads saying that doctors no longer prescribe metformin, and if […]
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Gemini: Listen carefully to what others have to say
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cam Gigandet, 35; Steve Carell, 55; Angela Bassett, 59; Madonna, 59. Happy Birthday: You’ll have plenty of ideas and goals you want to achieve this year. An honest assessment regarding what you can afford will be essential. Do the groundwork, set a budget and do your best not to let […]
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Unapologetic mother continues affair with married boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: My mother is dating a married man, and this is not the first time. While I love her, I don’t think what she’s doing is right. This affair has been going on for years. I tried broaching the subject with her, but she said it’s her business and unless I’m helping to pay […]
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Concerning lab results require a physician's interpretation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a white male, 70 years old, over 6 feet tall and weigh 140 pounds. I am healthy except for lymphocytic colitis, which is under control with Imodium. My physical last year included a complete blood count and an automated differential. Everything was good except the RDW. It was 18.7 percent, […]