Dear Annie Advice Column Parcels Family Feuds and Holiday Tensions
A reader asks how to heal a rift between two daughters daughters Beth and Gina amid ADHD bipolar and PTSD claims. Annie urges apology forgiveness and potential counseling while stressing patience and continued outreach. A separate letter complains about dogs on Memorial Day graves and Annie advises reporting trespassers and honoring cemetery rules. A third writer identifies as Pagan and urges embracing holidays to support a partner and family.
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Prednisone use in bronchiectasis debate eased by inhaler option
Dear Dr. Roach explains long-term high dose steroids raise risks like diabetes high blood pressure bone loss and weight gain but can be life improving. At low daily doses roughly 5 mg prednisone or less benefits may outweigh risks with steroid inhalers offering strong regional relief and fewer systemic side effects.
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In Defense of Extended Warranties Advice
Readers defend extended warranties for appliances noting a fridge replaced after six service visits and benefits from card-based warranties. The column highlights how manufacturers offer one-year warranties, and some credit cards extend coverage, with tips to locate model numbers on backs or bottoms and download manuals from manufacturer sites. Stay in California.
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Missy G
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California
Obama expands cap on student loan payments nationwide
President Obama uses executive action to cap loan payments at 10 percent of income, potentially helping up to five million borrowers. He calls for Congress to act, touts renegotiating loan contracts, and promotes tax credits and flexible repayment while urging passage of a bill to refinance existing loans and cut rates from 6.8 to 3.86 percent.
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House
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