DEAR ABBY: I have known my husband for 10 years. We have been married for four. We love each other very much, but I did something that has caused him to no longer trust me, and he won’t forgive me. I went to a pub while my husband was at a class. I told him […]
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A low T-score and a low Z-score signify severe osteoporosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: The results for my last bone density test show not only a T-score but also a Z-score. For my spine (L1 through L4), the T-score is -3.4, while the Z-score is -1.4. Can you please explain the difference between the two measurements? I realize that I have osteoporosis; this is something that […]
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Cancer: Be the driving force that gets you where you want to go.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Giselle Eisenberg, 17; Jenna Fischer, 50; Rachel Weisz, 54; Bryan Cranston, 68. Happy Birthday: Declutter and improve your life. Let go of what’s holding you back or taking up real estate you need to move forward. Change will lead to opportunities that have been stifled for too long. It’s time […]
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Daughter’s open marriage reveal gives parent pause
DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her husband have been together for 10 years, married for three of them. They have a 1-year-old daughter. I have just learned they may be getting a divorce. My son-in-law is very controlling as well as verbally and emotionally abusive. He yells, swears and slams doors over the littlest things. […]
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Symptoms of wobbliness ensue after various procedures
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an almost 70-year-old male. I’m 6 feet and 2 inches tall, and I weigh 174 pounds. I quit smoking in May 1988. I drink little to no alcohol (although I have had periods of moderate to heavy use in my life). I have been a runner and moderate strength trainer […]
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Husband pressures wife to dress more provocatively
DEAR ABBY: My husband wants me to wear more revealing clothing. I’ve always enjoyed dressing attractively, and have never felt behind the times or like a frump, but I do have my opinion about what is appropriate. For example, if I’m wearing leggings, I wear a long top to cover my bum. My outfits are […]
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Enlarged prostate follows after a bout of bacterial pneumonia
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently contracted a rather severe case of bacterial pneumonia, requiring 10 days of amoxicillin. It has left me with a problem — I have an enlarged prostate. Prior to getting pneumonia, I had to go to the bathroom three times a night, which I could handle. Now I have to urinate […]
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Gemini: Gathering and verifying information before you get into a debate is best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shaquille O’Neal, 52; Connie Britton, 57; D.L. Hughley, 61; Rob Reiner, 77. Happy Birthday: Test your ideas and move forward with confidence. Change begins with you this year, so don’t procrastinate or wait for someone else to steal your idea. Dig in and work toward your goal. You’ll face your […]
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Woman’s failing health is wearing down family
DEAR ABBY: My husband speaks to his mom every morning. For the past couple of months, her health has been failing, and she spends most of her days in the hospital having an extremely tough time. Hearing his mom suffer daily is affecting my husband’s mental health. It sets the tone for the whole day, […]
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High troponin levels and chest pressure signify heart damage
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom was just admitted to the hospital with chest pressure. She had just lost her husband of 62 years last week, and she initially thought this was just stress. They said she might have a blockage because her troponin level was 142 ng/mL. Her cardiologist recommended an angiogram. Is that a […]