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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 32. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh 130 pounds. I’ve been taking 240 mg of verapamil for all of these years.
A few years back, my medication started coming in 120-mg dosages, so I started taking one in the morning and one at night. My blood pressure both at home and at the doctor’s office is often higher than I think it should be, averaging 138/88.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have some questions about adult men getting circumcised. I am 93 and of reasonably good health. I do take some medicines — a diuretic, a blood pressure control medication and a statin.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, June 3, 2023 — You are courageous and resilient. You are also sharp-witted, clever and multitalented. (Lucky you.) This is an excellent year to take up further studies or explore anything you want to learn, especially exploring your inner world and higher conscio…
Like water off a duck’s back…” The meaning of the phrase is derived easily from the picture the phrase creates. Water flows easily off the duck’s feathers. No matter how much water the duck is in, their feathers remain dry. The water rolls right off.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, June 2, 2023 — You are eloquent and understanding, which makes you an excellent mediator. You are thoughtful and kind — a good friend. This is a year of service for you, which means it will be personally rewarding. Take care of yourself so that you can help family …
DEAR DR ROACH: I am in my early 90s and was diagnosed with “venous insufficiency” in both legs about 20 years ago. Over the years, I have attempted to deal with chronic edema in both ankles and feet by using elevation and compression devices. Of course, these are only temporary measures and …
A family photograph taken on Easter Sunday in 1950 is one of Wayne Burch’s treasured possessions. The family is posed in their Easter finery in front of their black 1941 Buick Super.
A question about electric vehicles! How is an EV cooled and heated? I assume an electric motor runs the compressor for cooling. And I assume heating is done by either a heat pump or with resistance heating. My question is, since electricity is used for both of these things, how does this aff…
DEAR DR. ROACH: I will be undergoing a thyroidectomy to reduce the chances of thyroid cancer, given my family history, a CHEK2 mutation and ongoing thyroid nodule growth. My concern is that I had an ECG for pre-op purposes and received results that stated I had low voltage on the extremity l…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, June 1, 2023 — You are practical, attentive and give serious thought to what interests you. You’re also witty, chatty and casual. This year is full of exciting change and increased personal freedom. Learn to be more flexible. Let go of whatever has been holding y…
Dear Jim: I don’t like the appearance of a screen door over the front door, but want ventilation and light from it. What options are there other than a screen door? — Ricki J.
John Longfield was a pre-teen when the 1970 Chevrolets were introduced. “I can remember them on the showroom floor, as my dad worked at a Chevrolet dealership,” Longfield says.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I have been watching our fat intake, and we have eliminated almost all red meat and processed foods from our diet. We do eat a lot of fish (salmon primarily) and boneless/skinless chicken. I am, at times, confused about the information on nutrition facts labels…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 — You have strong views and a no-nonsense approach to life. You are passionate, intense and determined. This year is a time of learning and teaching for you. Take courses. Renew your spiritual beliefs. Study whatever will help you get a better self-…
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving. Worried Wife
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, May 30, 2023 — You are a serious thinker. Naturally, as a Gemini, you are always curious. You are hardworking, disciplined and reliable. Focus on your personal responsibilities to others this year. Take care of yourself. Put family friends and loved ones first, fo…
Q. My ex is such a liar! He makes up stuff and tells me it happened his way, when I know it didn’t. My friend told me that was “gaslighting” and that was a trait of being a narcissist. What can I do if ex is a narcissist? What’s good ex-etiquette?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Which diet styles in particular are associated with a lower risk of heart disease? Many people are confused about what actually is a healthy diet. Is a Mediterranean diet easier than an extreme low-fat diet? — D.H.H.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, May 29, 2023 — You are intellectually energetic and always an idealist. People like your upbeat energy, which can be dauntless. This is a year of change for you, which means you have to stay flexible and light on your feet. Seek out new opportunities. Trust your in…
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 83-year-old male. I eat a plant-based diet, and I exercise at my local YMCA at least three times a week. I’m concerned that my toes and fingers will turn blue daily, in response to getting cold. My fingertips also become numb. — W.H.
Q. So I haven’t seen my dad in nine years. He walked out on our family to hang with a much younger woman in his office and we haven’t seen him since. Evidently, he just broke up with her and he is reaching out. But, here’s the thing: I’m getting married in two weeks and he just texted me tha…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, May 27, 2023 — You are perceptive and creative, and you like to share your ideas. The strength of your personality can lift any situation that you find yourself in. (You’re that powerful.) This is a wonderful year to socialize and enjoy life! Your creativity, zes…
But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give y…
Ideally, you’d spend months or even years carefully purging excess belongings — but life may have other plans. Maybe you or someone you love has a health crisis and needs to move into assisted living. Or someone has died and their home has to be cleared before next month’s rent is due. Maybe…
DEAR DR. ROACH: Everyone knows that they are supposed to wash their hands after using the toilet, but does that advice only apply when using a public toilet? Since whatever came out of the person is technically theirs, do they need to wash their hands at home if they live alone? And can you …
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, May 26, 2023 — You are a deep thinker. You are strong-willed, and you set high standards for yourself and for others. This year is slower-paced. It is time to rejuvenate yourself. Concentrate on your needs and what brings you happiness, especially in relationships.…
Cat owners tend to be deeply devoted to their feline friends. Many factors inspire such devotion, not the least of which is the many quirky character traits cats possess.
