DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together almost 20 years. I used to be happy in our relationship, but over the last year or two, he has changed. He gives me no physical affection and constantly showers love on his new dog. When I ask for more affection, he accuses me of being […]
Advice
Virgo: Money will generate if you make lifestyle changes or acquire qualifications to raise your earning potential.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Corinne Bailey Rae, 45; Erykah Badu, 53; Mark Dacascos, 60; Michael Bolton, 71. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination to find solutions. Take the initiative to follow your plans until you feel comfortable with your results. Refuse to be led by those trying to take advantage of you or part you […]
Slower heart rates are more common in athletes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a resting heart rate, specifically when it is considered too slow for one’s health. I am a 67-year-old male who, from an early age to the present time, has always been physically active every day. Now retired, I feel a great sense of accomplishment when I work […]
Relatives cant stomach another visit to family
DEAR ABBY: We have grown children and a grandchild who live several states away. The problem is, we don’t enjoy visiting them. Our son’s wife has an eating disorder. She’s obsessed with what SHE is going to eat next, eats some of the strangest raw vegetable combinations we’ve ever heard of and has our grandchild […]
Leo:If you want clarity, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to reject or take a pass if you don’t like what you see or hear.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 48; Chelsea Handler, 49; Sean Astin, 53; Tea Leoni, 58. Happy Birthday: Tidy up, and get ready to move forward with enthusiasm. Don’t hesitate when you see something you want. Take advantage of the moment and turn things upside down. A change will invigorate you and send you […]
Grieving mother believes her siblings let her down
DEAR ABBY: My beautiful adopted son, “Allen,” age 32, took his life six months ago. He had struggled with mental illness his entire adult life. He’d had a close relationship with his cousin — in fact, the boys were inseparable. But when Allen started smoking tobacco at 13, my sister would no longer allow him […]
Cancer: A creative approach that offers something unique will attract attention and praise from peers and loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 33; Billy Zane, 58; Helen Shaver, 73; Edward James Olmos, 77. Happy Birthday: Trust your instincts, follow your plans and search for unique ways to maximize your money. Check into programs that offer rebates and make upgrades that lower your overhead. Put more thought and time into […]
Gemini: If you want something done, do it yourself. Watch out for scammers, hidden costs and risky situations.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 30; Josh Gad, 43; Kristin Davis, 59; Patricia Richardson, 73. Happy Birthday: Get moving. Don’t wait until someone backs you into a corner. Take steps that help you initiate the changes you want instead of being forced into something that falls short of your expectations. Take progressive action […]
Medical condition leads to breakup of 20-year marriage
DEAR ABBY: I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding, which then gave me iron deficiency anemia. I was battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before I was diagnosed. Never having had any mental health struggles in my life, I had no idea what was happening to me. I was happy and calm my […]
Men with heart disease should ask a doctor before using Viagra
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband tried two drugs for his enlarged prostate — finasteride and tamsulosin — prior to having prostate surgery in 2016. Since then, his libido has dropped, and his urologist suggested Viagra or a similar medication. But we were concerned about a heart issue, since he has a stent in the “widowmaker” […]