DEAR ABBY: For the past three years I’ve been with a man I believe is the love of my life. Early on, he admitted to a porn addiction that has plagued him his entire life and sabotaged past relationships. With my support, he began his first real attempt at recovery, which included a team of […]
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Dementia caused by fish oil Not likely
DEAR DR. ROACH: Since I suffer from age-associated cognitive impairment, I read with interest an advertisement that claims that this condition may be caused by fish oil, which I have been taking regularly for many years. That ad says that “a highly-acclaimed MD” states that today’s low-grade supermarket fish oil is causing the surge in […]
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Aries: Update information, and carry on with confidence. Refuse to let what others do distract you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 29; Erinn Westbrook, 34; Oliver Platt, 62; Kirstie Alley, 71. Happy Birthday: Evaluate your living arrangements, and do whatever it takes to add to your comfort and convenience. A healthy state of mind will ensure that you do your best in every aspect of life. Gravitate toward the […]
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Man’s anger begins to boil over in everyday exchanges
DEAR ABBY: I am becoming more and more irritated with people. My fuse is short and I’m prone to bursts of anger. Today I watched another driver run a red light, and I proceeded to honk my horn, lower my window and give the guy my middle finger. (Yeah, I know it was risky, but […]
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Pisces: The way you handle others will display your nerve to be a leader. Stop worrying about what others think
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Peet, 50; Mary J. Blige, 51; Kim Coles, 60; Naomi Judd, 76. Happy Birthday: Embrace change, and turn your ideas into opportunities. Take the plunge, and live up to your expectations. Step outside your comfort zone. Trust yourself, not someone else. Make this year memorable, and you’ll gain insight […]
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For coffee benefits, it doesn’t matter if it’s caffeinated or decaf
DEAR DR. ROACH: I switched from drinking caffeinated coffee to Swiss water process decaffeinated coffee about two years ago. The reason I switched to decaf is that I was experiencing dizziness when I would get out of bed at night to use the restroom. The dizziness lasted for only a few seconds, but it was […]
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Pandemic marriage’s first year leaves wife dreading a second
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I got married during the pandemic in a short ceremony. Our first year of marriage has been less a honeymoon than a nightmare. He tends to be hotheaded. He fights dirty with name-calling, which he had occasionally done previously, but since we’ve been living together, it happens more often. We […]
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Wedding invites only sent to family’s female relatives
DEAR ABBY: My niece is getting married this spring, which has created a dilemma for my immediate family. When the save-the-date cards went out, she addressed them only to the women in the family. We thought it was a mistake at first, but now the invitations have arrived, and they are also addressed to the […]
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Aquarius: Don’t overreact or make assumptions when dealing with sensitive situations or authoritative people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 61; Pat Benatar, 68; George Foreman, 73; Rod Stewart, 77. Happy Birthday: Take a step back, look at the big picture, and evaluate what’s in the past, present and future. Understanding the process of moving forward requires recognizing what works for you. Face emotional issues head-on, clear up […]
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What could be the cause of mysterious hot flashes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 85-year-old male. I walk a mile every day, have a pacemaker and hearing aids, and use a CPAP machine. All in all, I feel pretty good, but there is something that bothers me and my doctor has no answer. Several times a day, or at night in bed, with […]