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The fountain of youth, debunked again; NAD+ is a supplement not FDA regulated

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have always been a proponent of the attitude that “no matter how much you make yourself look younger on the outside, you are still aging on the inside.” I read a recent article on the benefits of the supplement NAD+, which describes the inside anti-aging benefits. It ...

Husband has a wandering eye; to notice attractive people is healthy and normal

Dear Annie: I cannot believe I am asking for advice. Here goes! My mom, with whom I was very close, passed away 21 months ago. Annie, my life has never been the same. I cared for Mom when she became unexpectedly ill. I witnessed her last breath. By all accounts, I should be happy that I was ...

Assessing estrogen replacement after ovary and uterus removal

DEAR DR. ROACH: My question concerns the benefits and risks of taking oral estrogen following removal of ovaries and uterus due to my concerns about ovarian cancer. I have recovered well from having this laparoscopic-robotic surgery. I am a healthy 69-year-old with a family history of ovarian ...

Two isn’t always better than one; find comfort in yourself

Dear Annie: I am a 70-year-old retired man with no children. My wife died in 2016, and we had a very happy relationship together for more than 28 years. About three months after she died, I met a wonderful lady, “Sarah,” who took my heart away. However, she had very strong religious ...

Should screening test for stomach cancer have broader use?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read with interest your recent column regarding the benefit of a colonoscopy for detecting colon cancer. I am 58 and started experiencing frequent light nausea about two months ago, a few days after getting my first Moderna vaccine. My doctor had me get a blood test. It was ...

The problem is you; She’s doing her best, now meet her in the middle

Dear Annie: My husband and I are trying to figure out how to emotionally support our adult daughter, who is 40 years old. She is going through a very emotional period in her life. She has been married for about a year, has “major issues” with her spouse and is not certain she can “stay ...