DEAR DR. ROACH: I am told by doctors that the natural immunity your body develops by having had the COVID-19-19 virus is just as, or even more, effective at protecting you as one of the three vaccines that you are pushing people to get. Like I’ve read up on, natural immunity is science also. Will […]
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Virgo: Your expectations will exhaust you but the rewards will replenish your soul
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco, 36; Elisha Cuthbert, 39; Ben Stiller, 56; Billy Idol, 66. Happy Birthday: Weigh the pros and cons before you progress. Turn every negative into a positive, and keep your life simple, moderate and doable. An independent, do-it-all attitude will prove to work in your favor. Take note of […]
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Diabetes complicates COVID risks with or without vaccine
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old male who was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I have had both Moderna doses for COVID-19. I have read all along that people with diabetes are at a much higher risk for complications with COVID-19, and I’ve read that the breakthrough infections, for the most part, are not nearly as […]
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Woman tries to balance life with two mothers
DEAR ABBY: I have two mothers: my biological mother and Mom, who raised me. I share everything with Mom — my hopes, dreams, fears and everything in between. My biological mother and I are not as close. We never have been. I don’t have a single good childhood memory with her in it. Lately, my […]
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Working wife continues to support husband who left
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 35 years moved out three years ago. We live only a block apart, and I contribute a lot to his household because he’s on disability and doesn’t have enough money to make it through the month. I have a great job and travel as a photographer. My job is the […]
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Leo: Speak up ask direct questions and find out where you stand
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 45; Don Cheadle, 57; Andrew McCarthy, 59; Howie Mandel, 66. Happy Birthday: Use your strengths to overcome your weaknesses and strive to do and be your best. Success will come knocking at your door. Set reasonable goals and expectations, and expand your knowledge and skill set to accommodate […]
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Too many bathroom trips overnight is a quality-of-life issue
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman in good health. For a couple of years, I have had increasing trouble sleeping because of having to get up during the night to urinate. It is now four to eight times per night. I am careful not to drink much after early afternoon. I have a […]
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Cancer: A romantic gesture will bring you closer to someone you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aimee Garcia, 43; Jon Stewart, 59; Ed Harris, 71; Paul Shaffer, 72. Happy Birthday: A desire to be original will open doors that conflict with your everyday routine. Scout out what’s possible, and you’ll be able to advance this year in a direction that is mentally gripping and hosts a […]
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Gemini: Emotional matters are best not dealt with until you can clear your head
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 36; Jaleel White, 45; Fisher Stevens, 58; Kathryn Bigelow, 70. Happy Birthday: Put everything in perspective before making a change. Don’t let enthusiastic onlookers push you or set the pace for the way you live your life. Take it upon yourself to make decisions that put your mind […]
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Golfers vaccination status complicates weekly outings
DEAR ABBY: I have a problem with one player in our weekly golf group. He hasn’t been vaccinated and won’t wear a mask. Our group is mostly older players who all share golf carts. Everyone in the group has been vaccinated except this one person. As the group coordinator, I prearrange the foursomes every week. […]