DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old male who weighs 130 pounds and is 5 feet, 7 inches tall. I am in good shape and work out regularly. I had my prostate removed in 2023 after about six years of active surveillance, and I just finished radiation treatment. I’ve taken vitamins for as long as I can remember. I take …
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Dear Abby: Man, burned by his ex-wife, immediately jumps into new relationship with a gold digger
This new woman is a fan of cruises. He’s apparently paying for three trips. Getty Images. TNS DEAR ABBY: After their 25th anniversary dinner, my nephew “Will” was blindsided when his wife announced that she had never loved him and has been in love with her stepbrother since her teens. Will had supported her completely and gladly. (She wanted to …
Read More »Dear Abby: Nephew jumps from the frying pan right into the fire
DEAR ABBY: After their 25th anniversary dinner, my nephew “Will” was blindsided when his wife announced that she had never loved him and has been in love with her stepbrother since her teens. Will had supported her completely and gladly. (She wanted to be a stay-at-home mother; he makes good money.) This hurt him terribly. Will has met another woman …
Read More »Dear Abby: My drama-filled sisters could lose out on my generous help if they don’t shape up
DEAR ABBY: I am a 67-year-old man who has two sisters. Recently, I was at my younger sister “Mitzi’s” house, installing some blinds. While there, I received a phone call from my girlfriend. (We have been together nine months, after my wife passed last year.) My girlfriend and I were discussing finances, including the topic of my older sister, “Carolyn,” …
Read More »Dear Abby: Brother’s many good deeds don’t go unpunished by his sisters
DEAR ABBY: I am a 67-year-old man who has two sisters. Recently, I was at my younger sister “Mitzi’s” house, installing some blinds. While there, I received a phone call from my girlfriend. (We have been together nine months, after my wife passed last year.) My girlfriend and I were discussing finances, including the topic of my older sister, “Carolyn,” …
Read More »Dear Doctor: Should a person with diabetes supplement their intake of vitamin B-12?
DEAR DR. ROACH: How much vitamin B12 should I take as a diabetic? — T.H. ANSWER: Many people have strong feelings that vitamin B12 can dramatically improve their health, but it only helps to take vitamin B12 if you are deficient. Vitamin B12 deficiency isn’t too common. Still, there are a few situations where supplemental vitamin B12 should be considered, …
Read More »Dear Microsoft Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for Aug. 1
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Read More »Dear Doctor: I’m in shock after I had a seizure during my annual checkup
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old woman in reasonably good health. Two months ago, I had a seizure in my doctor’s office during my annual checkup. I woke up in an emergency room in a large metropolitan hospital. I take ramipril for high blood pressure, which is controlled. I am now taking levetiracetam for seizures. I have never had …
Read More »Dear Palantir Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 4
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Read More »Dear Doctor: I read that taking Fosamax can cause high blood pressure. My doctor doesn’t agree
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old man. I have a DEXA score of -3.3. I take 1,200 mg of calcium with vitamin D daily. I lift weights and swim two to three times a week. My doctor put me on Prolia, and I had six months of infections. He switched me to Fosamax, and my blood pressure was 201/121 …
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