DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law is increasingly overbearing and abusive to me. It has always been a problem, but I ignored her nasty comments. Now, I am finally sick of it. During the last year, she has begun to insist my husband retire. She wants us to close the doors of a business we have operated […]
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It’s best to monitor liver enzymes when starting this MS med
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 69 years old and have multiple sclerosis, for which I have been taking Aubagio (teriflunomide) for five months. My monthly liver tests have been negative so far. I am concerned about the long-term effects of this drug on my liver. Can the drug damage the liver permanently over time? Also, […]
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Man’s secrecy raises new questions for wife
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband, “Derrick,” for 32 years. We consider each other to be our best friend, except he refuses to allow me to see or use his iPad. (He has it password-protected.) Derrick and I have been together since high school and have maintained a very good relationship. I’m not […]
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Taurus: Ask questions and attend social gatherings or lectures that shed light on something you want to pursue
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 56; Axl Rose, 60; Kathy Najimy, 65; Tom Brokaw, 82. Happy Birthday: Keeping a level head and relying on facts will help you maintain a state of calm and peace of mind. Recognize when you are due for a change, and make your move before you encounter a […]
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Aries: Refuse to let a change someone makes disrupt your routine or stifle your ability to get things done
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 35; Michael Sheen, 53; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 60; Barbara Hershey, 74. Happy Birthday: Rethink your strategy, and adjust to what’s current and fits into your long-term goals. Take the positive path and you’ll discover something good, regardless of what transpires. Become a spin artist and regulate the outcome […]
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Former spouses ready to try again after 16 years
DEAR ABBY: I reconnected with my ex-husband, “Liam,” a year ago, 16 years after our divorce. (We hadn’t seen or talked to each other during that time.) He’s remarried with four kids; I am single with two kids. We got married when we were young, but we’re now in our early 40s. We know what […]
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Man wonders how to mention wife as he begins dating
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 40 years. Fifteen years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer and given 18 months to live. Well, she is still around. Because of the illness and experimental medications, she was bedridden, and her dementia grew steadily worse. Left with no other options because of problems […]
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Pisces: Sign up for a leadership position and show off your skills and attributes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 49; Gabrielle Anwar, 52; Clint Black, 60; Alice Cooper, 74. Happy Birthday: Make things happen. Put together a playlist that will take you from start to finish, and don’t stop until you reach your desired destination. The progress you make this year will map out what’s […]
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What is the right amount of sleep?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Up until recently, the recommended amount of sleep was seven and a half to eight hours per night. Now all of a sudden, some study says individuals getting more than six and a half or less than three are headed for dementia! What’s the consensus about sleep? — M.S. ANSWER: Studies are […]
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Doctor insists on separate exams for couple
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I have been going together to the same primary care physician for many years, every six months for routine checkups and sometimes in between when needed. In the past we always were examined in the same room, with each other present during the exams. At our last visit our […]