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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) This is a fabulous, powerful day for you! Travel plans will appeal to you. In fact, do anything that will expand your horizons, because you’re eager to explore and learn more. Someone powerful might help you with publishing, the media, medicine, the law or educational matters. Romance will sizzle! Tonight: Something differ- ent. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Keep your pockets open, because gifts, goodies and favors from others can come your way today. This means you will have the advantage in financial negotiations with others. This includes banks and financial ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I have been together for four years, and most of that time has been great. The last year and half, however, has become quite complicated and strained due to her 14-year-old daughter. I’ll call her “Rose.” When her mother and I got together, Rose was 10, and up until about a year or so ago, she was a great kid. She warmed up to me pretty quickly, and we had fun playing games, goofing around, etc. Of course, we knew things would change as she got into her teen years, but I can’t say either one of us saw this coming. Over the last year to year and ...

To Your Good Health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have erectile dysfunction (ED). I am 71, and this has been an issue for over a year. But it seems to be getting worse. I have used sildenafil and Cialis with no effect. I also received testosterone injections for over a year. I have used Trimix and Quadmix, which worked initially to a certain extent, but now it doesn’t work at all. I have read about shockwave therapy and penile implants. Are these my options at this point? Any suggestions? My primary care physician is no help. He suggested a penis pump that works until you pull the penis out of the pump. Then it ...

Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: I read your column in the Dayton Daily News and wanted to share a hint that I’ve never seen before. I always keep a small jar of water in my microwave in case I happen to turn it on by mistake when it’s empty. This tip has saved me from disaster. You can also eliminate unwanted odors by putting some vinegar in the jar and letting it sit overnight. Thanks for all your great ideas! -- Molly S., Dayton, Ohio MEN USING COUPONS Dear Heloise: I am responding to your question about men using coupons. I’m a happily married 80-year-old man who is financially well-off. I ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: Lately, I’ve been struggling with my husband’s temper, and I don’t know what to do. When things don’t go his way -- whether it’s something small like dinner plans or something bigger like finances — he lashes out. He calls me names, belittles me and makes me feel like I’m always in the wrong. I try to keep the peace, but it feels like nothing I do is ever good enough. One thing that really bothers me is that he’s started throwing away my makeup, telling me I don’t need it. It feels controlling, as if he’s trying to dictate how I should look or what I’m ...

To Your Good Health

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 66-year-old husband recently received a diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighs 270 pounds. He is treating his fluid retention with 100 mg of furosemide daily. He also has mild, untreated sleep apnea. He would like to try one of the GLP-1 drugs to lose some weight, but I am concerned about possible pancreatitis due to his alcohol consumption. (He drinks 6-7 whiskeys a day.) My primary care physician told me that some people get very sick if they drink alcohol while taking this medication. On this ...