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Dear Annie: Good fences make good neighbors

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Dear Annie: I work remotely and rent a small guesthouse on a property owned by a retired couple, “Tom” and “Linda.” They live in the main house and are kind, but recently their friendliness has crossed into something more intrusive. At first, it was small things; Linda would wave and ...

Irregular fasting blood sugar levels might call for intervention

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 70-year-old woman. I have Type 2 diabetes, and my morning fasting blood sugar numbers are all over the place. It’s very frustrating. I take glipizide and metformin. Could you tell me how to correct the numbers? — L.C. ANSWER: Unfortunately, I can’t give you ...

Yes, Mr. President, they’re still talking about Jeffrey Epstein

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“Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?” President Trump shot back at a reporter during a Cabinet meeting. “This guy’s been talked about for years. ... I mean, I can’t believe you’re asking a question on Epstein at a time like this, where we’re having some of the greatest ...

When support feels like sales

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Dear Annie: My sister, “Jenna,” is 38 and recently started selling handmade candles online. I was excited for her at first; it’s a big step to start your own business. But now, every conversation somehow turns into a pitch. She’ll bring candles to family dinners and “gift” them, ...

Powerful drugs recommended for AFib make patient reluctant

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old man. Except for blood pressure medication, I’ve never had any heart-related health issues. Earlier this year, I experienced six or so episodes of a fast, irregular heartbeat. After seeing a cardiologist, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I was ...