DEAR ABBY: I’m a 59-year-old single man who was dating a 42-year-old woman for the past three years. The whole time we dated she was going through a divorce. I supported her and helped her through it. The papers were signed four months ago. Her relationship with her ex started when she was 16 and […]
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Leaky aortic valve cannot improve solely on its own
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had a leaky aortic valve for approximately six years. I recently had an echocardiogram using Doppler. The last test I received was three years ago, which came back with a reading of mild-to-moderate aortic regurgitation. It initially started out as mild, then increased to mild-to-moderate in 2019. My test results for […]
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Depressed mom can’t overcome grief about her empty nest
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 22 years. Our son is leaving for Marine boot camp the day after his 18th birthday. He will be a third-generation Marine, and we are extremely proud of him. He will be stationed in California, several states away from us. Our soon-to-be 21-year-old daughter graduated from college, and we […]
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Patient with GBS should get vaccine rather than risk infection
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who recently had a pacemaker implant and has been doing well since. I also have a thyroid gland disorder, and I’m taking daily medication treatments for both my thyroid and heart. Over 20 years ago, I was hospitalized and diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome […]
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Aquarius: Don’t sign up for something that compromises you mentally, emotionally or financially. Focus on health and well-being by starting a fitness routine that makes you look and feel your best
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Osbourne, 38; Patrick Fugit, 40; Peter Firth, 69; John Cleese, 83. Happy Birthday: Push forward with a positive attitude, and you’ll reach your destination and have plenty of memories to share. Test your skills, and you’ll discover a way to use your attributes enjoyably. Make personal gain, self-improvement and […]
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Severely low T-score requires a change in medicinal therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old male who has been very active throughout my life. Two years ago, through a fall which resulted in a compression fracture of the T12 vertebra, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I had a bone density test with a T-score of -4.2. My doctor said that’s the worst he’s […]
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Dad’s discomfort with trans coach could derail daughter’s fun
DEAR ABBY: My 9-year-old daughter, “Kennedy,” plays volleyball. One of the assistant coaches is a transgender woman. I had known about the coach before Kennedy started playing. Although I’m OK with a transgender person coaching my child (I feel their gender identity is absolutely none of my business), my husband is not. He wants our […]
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Capricorn: Bolster your confidence, share your thoughts and plans, and act on your behalf. Spend time making your home function to suit your needs.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Folake Olowofoyeku, 39; Cary Elwes, 60; James Pickens Jr., 68; Pat Sajak, 76. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination this year to discover what makes you happy. Explore what life offers and what you can do if you focus on what’s important to you. Make home, family and financial security your […]
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Divorcee’s dating life has been a roller coaster ride
DEAR ABBY: Since my divorce, I have started dating again. I was seeing a firefighter until I realized he was married with kids. Yes, I was angry with him for hiding the truth from me from the start. Then I started dating another guy I thought was the one for me. I even had him […]
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Aunt’s broken promises feed a years-long grudge
DEAR ABBY: My aunt is a money-hungry, conniving thief. From the time I was a baby, she always bought me gifts. But when her parents (my grandparents) died, she literally stole more than $200,000 from them. She claims my grandfather willed it all to her, which is not true because he detested her. She promised […]