DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had pernicious anemia for about eight years and must have an injection of vitamin B-12 every three weeks to stay alive. I am also a diabetic for over 10 years, with my A1C remaining in the 6.1-6.5 range over that time. My daily glucose level reading is very sensitive, almost […]
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In-home camera systems don’t sit well with sitter
DEAR ABBY: I enjoy babysitting for the children of family and friends. But while I have nothing to hide, I hate how everyone seems to have inside cameras. I feel like I’m in a fishbowl, like if I let their kids veg in front of the TV or the computer, I’ll be judged as lazy. […]
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Aries: Strive for perfection, and don’t look back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chloe Grace Moretz, 24; Karen Fukuhara, 29; Emma Roberts, 30; Elizabeth Banks, 47. Happy Birthday: You’ll be able to take on whatever comes your way. Your discipline and diligence will draw attention that gives you a platform to bring about change. Stand tall, be a good listener and know when […]
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Pisces: Make suggestions and offer solutions
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyson Houseman, 31; Michael B. Jordan, 34; Mia Farrow, 76; Joe Pesci, 78. Happy Birthday: Look for the positive in every situation this year, and you will find it easier to make headway. How you approach people and situations will determine how much help and support you receive. […]
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Privacy becomes an issue after woman discovers affair
DEAR ABBY: Because my fiance and I had bad experiences in the past, we settled on just living together for the last 17 years. He has been like a husband to me and faithful all these years. Recently, however, I caught him in an online affair. I checked his phone one day out of the […]
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Placebo response may be at work on reader’s leg cramps
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was a bit surprised that in your response to a question about coping with nighttime leg cramps some time ago, you made no mention of vitamin E. I was troubled with these painful cramps increasingly often and tried both calcium and magnesium supplements without evident improvement. I then saw mention of […]
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Breakfast bread induces half-day snoozefest
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why do I feel sleepy for almost half the day whenever I have bread for breakfast? This only happens when I take bread. I’m an 18-year-old female. — A.B. ANSWER: There are several reasons. Bread is made up mostly of starch, which in turn is composed of long strands of sugar molecules […]
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Mom calls the shots in love life of her middle-aged son
DEAR ABBY: My husband died 11 months ago, and I thought I was ready to date. I dated a guy I’ll call Ken for six months, but things went south because it felt weird. My question is, is it normal for a 57-year-old man to still be living with his mom? Abby, Ken’s mom said […]
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Neighbors’ one-sided friendship leaves woman feeling slighted
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend of 20-plus years I’ll call “Gladys.” We enjoy walking our dogs and talking about relationship issues. Sometimes it’s just me counseling her. She often regales me about these wonderful times she has — get-togethers with her other friends that I’m not invited to. She loves going into detail about […]
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Capricorn: Don’t get angry over a change of plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 43; Chris Rock, 56; Garth Brooks, 59; James Spader, 61. Happy Birthday: Bring your “A” game to the table; you will achieve what you set out to do. Be the one to set the standard and call the shots. Refuse to let anyone push you or tempt you […]