DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, I found out my husband had sexually abused one of his nieces. He took a lie detector test, failed it and confessed. Learning the truth was devastating, and I felt like a fool for having believed him. We have two children together, both teenaged boys. I had to give my […]
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Family breadwinner gives good health short shrift
DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful husband of almost 20 years and two teenage children. My husband is incredibly hardworking in his stressful career and has provided a very comfortable life for us. The trouble is, he puts work ahead of any self-care. He works most waking hours, doesn’t eat well, exercises rarely, is overweight […]
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Pisces: Find a way to turn change to your advantage
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 40; Berenice Bejo, 44; Shelley Duvall, 71; Ringo Starr, 80. Happy Birthday: Dream on, enjoy using your imagination and take time to explore possibilities. Using your creative talents will give you a sense of security, hope and thoughts regarding new ways to bring in extra cash. Don’t sit […]
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Does osteoporosis medicine perform differently for men?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 65 and get very little exercise due to a below-the-knee amputation I had 27 years ago. Although I have a prosthesis, I experience open sores. I have been diagnosed with severe arthritis and severe osteoporosis. My doctor has me taking alendronate, calcium and vitamin B. A recent column of yours […]
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Ex-wife balks at inviting other woman to son’s graduation
DEAR ABBY: My husband of nearly 22 years and I divorced last year after he told me he didn’t want to be married anymore and didn’t know if he ever loved me. Since our split, he has bought a home with another woman — the same woman I suspected him of having an affair with, […]
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Aquarius: Big personal changes will help you feel better
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Hart, 41; Tia Mowry, 42; Tamera Mowry, 42; Sylvester Stallone, 74. Happy Birthday: Tidy up loose ends. Make use of the time you have to assess your life and to make adjustments that will encourage you to eliminate whatever isn’t working for you. Putting more time and effort into […]
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Beta blockers work with other hyperthyroidism meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 80 years old. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I am taking methimazole 10 milligrams, two tabs daily. Whenever the endocrinologist reduces the tablets to once daily, my TSH remains low. I am also taking metoprolol. I read on my computer that beta blockers interfere with the absorption […]
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Dear Abby: Family grieves over beloved grandmother
DEAR ABBY: I recently lost my mom. It was very sudden. We were extremely close, and she was the most wonderful grandmother to my children. My mother-in-law and my husband have a strained relationship that I have struggled to navigate for years. I have always reached out to her and made sure she sees the […]
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Loss of beloved grandmother leaves void in family’s hearts
DEAR ABBY: I recently lost my mom. It was very sudden. We were extremely close, and she was the most wonderful grandmother to my children. My mother-in-law and my husband have a strained relationship that I have struggled to navigate for years. I have always reached out to her and made sure she sees the […]
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Eugenia Last, Leo: Do something that makes you feel good
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 35; Dave Haywood, 38; Edie Falco, 57; Huey Lewis, 70. Happy Birthday: Spend more time virtually collaborating with people who are working toward a similar goal this year. What you have to contribute will take on a new life and push you in an unexpected direction that will […]