DEAR ABBY: A friend retired, moved and gave me her well-paying, once-a-week job doing industrial cleaning. It pays a sizable chunk of our bills. My husband, who agreed to work with me doing this, gives me a hard time every week by being late. We need to be there after business hours at 5:30 p.m. […]
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Aquarius: Establish what matters to you and make lifestyle changes that define your place in the universe.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 38; Lea Michele, 38; Carla Gugino, 53; Rebecca De Mornay, 65. Happy Birthday: Plan your actions, use energy wisely and make the most of each day. Focus on friendships, making time for the people and pastimes you enjoy, expanding your circle of friends and taking better care of […]
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Husband cant be bothered to help with wife’s needs
DEAR ABBY: I recently scheduled a last-minute consultation with my doctor that might result in surgery. My husband has a meeting during that time, which isn’t actually necessary, but he feels he needs to attend. I feel he is choosing a non-urgent obligation over my more immediate concerns. All that said, I am capable of […]
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Low blood sodium levels could be due to antidiuretic coniditon
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother’s blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need to be concerned? Due to the heat, I was encouraging her to drink more water. Should I […]
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Older adults don’t necessarily need to switch to a geriatrican
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 77, and I am 68. Our health deteriorated during the pandemic. When should we switch to a gerontologist for our general care? — A.M.P. ANSWER: Nearly all adult primary care doctors, including family medicine doctors and internists, have expertise in taking care of older adults, as older people tend […]
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Family members don’t support transgender relative
DEAR ABBY: My young adult child came out to us as transgender several months ago. My husband and I, along with her sibling, are supportive and love her unconditionally. She recently decided to share the news with her grandparents, sending a heartfelt email along with a couple of resources specifically for grandparents. One grandparent has […]
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Capricorn:Clear up what’s hanging over your head, and you’ll gain peace of mind and a renewed sense of what you want to do next.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Armie Hammer, 38; Jason Priestley, 55; Jack Black, 55; Shania Twain, 59. Happy Birthday: Visualize what you want to accomplish this year. Make plans, adjust to fit your budget and predetermine the schedule you can handle. Stick to details and refuse to let outside or poor influences lead you astray. […]
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Co-workers fight jolts multiple relationships
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been seeing a man, “Barry,” who worked with my younger brother. They had an altercation at work, and Barry was terminated for misconduct. My brother, “Rob,” is upset with me because I still see him. Barry did reach out to Rob to apologize and see if they could move on. While my […]
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Hundreds of ongoing studies aim to better understand COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a research group studying the aftereffects of COVID? My husband has been exhausted since his second bout of COVID in June 2023. This is not simply being tired; it is exhaustion. Our physician has ordered multiple tests (for his heart, lungs, etc.), and nothing else turns up. When speaking with […]
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Sagittarius: You may crave change, but the wrong move could make you anxious and vulnerable.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kayla Ewell, 39; Aaron Paul, 45; Sarah Chalke, 48; Chandra Wilson, 55. Happy Birthday: Simplify and eliminate what you don’t need. Adjust your budget to fit your lifestyle, and take advantage of institutional or government offers that can improve your living or work conditions. Don’t wait for things to come […]