DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent column discussed shortness of breath on exercise. My aunt had this exact same scenario, and it turned out to be lung cancer. She ignored it for a while, then when she got checked out, it was too late — she had stage 4 lung cancer. Please tell this person to […]
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Words intended to comfort only trigger man’s grief
DEAR ABBY: My wife died unexpectedly two years ago, after 18 years of a happy marriage and two kids. While we are doing as well as can be expected, one thing seems to set my grief off. It’s when someone refers to my life as my “new normal.” I’m not sure I can put my […]
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Obesity is a contributing factor in a host of medical issues
DEAR DR. ROACH: We have been hearing for quite a while about the health risks of obesity, and these have become of even greater concern given the pandemic. The discussion usually involves connecting the higher risk to various medical problems obese people frequently have — for instance, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. I […]
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Presence of new girlfriend causes added pain for ex
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of two years, “Kevin,” recently broke up with me. We’ve had problems in the past about me lying to him or withholding information. I didn’t lie because I’m an awful person. I lied because he had high expectations of me, and I didn’t want to be a disappointment. He is truly […]
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Capricorn: Perfection, patience with your work will pay off
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 51; Terry Crews, 52; Lisa Kudrow, 57; Laurence Fishburne, 59. Happy Birthday: Separate yourself from the crowd. Don’t labor over what you can’t do or what others are doing; stay focused on what’s best for you and the people who complement your life and goals. Stop spinning your […]
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Man smitten by second cousin hides relationship from wife
DEAR ABBY: Three months ago, my husband ran into a second cousin he hadn’t seen in 40 years. They were close for a short time during high school and saw each other a couple times after that. I was not aware until recently that he had looked her up on social media and has been […]
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Sagittarius: Someone interfering in your life will stir up emotions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Munro Chambers, 30; Jason Belmonte, 37; Josh Radnor, 46; Martina McBride, 54. Happy Birthday: Catch up, implement the latest trends and stay ahead of the competition. Don’t be fooled by fast-talking salespeople. Do the research, and get the biggest bang for your buck. What you save will help you reach […]
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Be wary of rapid gains in waist size
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female who went through menopause at age 45. My belly has blown up like a balloon, and I am often asked by people in public if I am pregnant. This is embarrassing. I have tried numerous exercises, and they all put a strain on my lower back and […]
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Older, wiser woman wants to apologize for past sins
DEAR ABBY: Is it ever too late to apologize to an ex-boyfriend? I’m in my mid-40s now, and over the last three years, I have gone through a significant change. It has helped me to face myself, let go of useless hate and anger and forgive the people who hurt me. It has made me […]
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Scorpio: Do things that are in your best interest
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 35; Sally Struthers, 73; Jim Davis, 75; Peter Cullen, 79. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative, and follow through with your plans. Refuse to let emotions stand between you and what’s right. Pursue your passion, and be true to yourself and honest with those around you. Be the one […]