DEAR ABBY: A year ago, when I discovered my husband’s porn videos and naked pictures of his ex-girlfriends, he assured me he would delete them. It has been a year, and he still hasn’t done it. When I mention it, he claims he doesn’t look at them and doesn’t have time to delete them. I […]
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Many can avoid high blood pressure meds with natural remedies
Dear Dr. Roach: What are some natural ways to reduce blood pressure? — JW Answer: Too often, physicians jump to medication treatment to control blood pressure, when there are non-drug ways of reducing blood pressure that are often overlooked. Not every person with high blood pressure is salt-sensitive, but overall, reducing salt can make a […]
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Leo: Concentrate on personal growth, physical improvements and spending time with people who bring out the best in you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rory McIlroy, 33; Erin Andrews, 44; Will Arnett, 52; Randy Travis, 63. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple, moderate and honest throughout the year. Avoid individuals who exaggerate. Search for how you can fulfill your dreams, and find a meaningful outlet for your energy and attributes. Treat sensitive issues with […]
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Cancer: Explore the possibilities and let your imagination run wild, but don’t let your emotions spin out of control
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Hendricks, 47; Kristin Lehman, 50; Amy Ryan, 53; Frankie Valli, 88. Happy Birthday: Stop fidgeting; if you feel restless, make changes that challenge you to grow mentally and physically strengthen yourself. Take responsibility for your happiness and life. Stop dreaming and start manufacturing the life you want to live. […]
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The microbiome is still somewhat of a mystery
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have struggled with IBS and GERD since I was a small child. I have had multiple gastroscopies and have been on countless medications over the years for my issues. I’ve followed every diet and lifestyle change that my doctor has suggested, with, at best, moderate results. Recently, a friend of mine […]
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Man’s true colors shock his longtime girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: I am a 58-year-old, never-married woman with a 22-year blue-collar career. I own a home and will retire with benefits many people dream of. I’ve recently ended a relationship with a man I’ve known since childhood. I truly love him. The problem is that he had been stealing from me. I confronted him […]
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Gemini: Be patient, compassionate and resourceful, and you will leave a lasting impression. An open discussion will help turn your dream into reality.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyle Busch, 37; Ellie Kemper, 42; David Beckham, 47; Dwayne Johnson, 50. Happy Birthday: Emphasize what matters to you. Strive for good health, a better life and trusting relationships with people who contribute and have a positive influence on you. Look for unique ways to use your skills. An industrious […]
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Healthy lifestyle changes may reduce need for statin
Dear Dr. Roach: Would you comment on some information I discovered about statin drugs, which I think reveals some nefarious numbers on behalf of the drug companies? So far I have found two reports that say the actual number of people who have heart attacks after being placed on Lipitor was reduced from 3.1% to […]
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Hard hearted mother in law has worn out her welcome
DEAR ABBY: For more than 20 years, my mother-in-law has shown blatant favoritism toward my husband’s younger brother. Several people, including her own mother and my father-in-law, have tried to discuss it with her, but she refuses. My husband has accepted that there is nothing he can do to change her behavior. Abby, she has […]
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Favor for friend ends up destroying the friendship
DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I offered to help a longtime friend with some landscaping. The area to be landscaped is tiny. I was concerned a professional landscaper would overcharge her. She contacted a landscaper anyway — not to hire him, but to pick his brain. When he arrived, it was obvious he didn’t […]