CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Francesca Hayward, 29; Melanie Fiona, 38; Becki Newton, 43; Andrew Zimmern, 60. Happy Birthday: Sit up and take note of what’s going on around you. It’s time to make a change that will help you dump bad habits and replace them with something that will make you healthy and happy. […]
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Expectant mom wants to scale back Christmas celebrations
DEAR ABBY: I just found out I’m pregnant with our third child, a “surprise” baby. We’re due Christmas week, but we’re scrambling to get our already stretched finances in order. We’re trying to cut back on expenses by taking no vacations this year, budgeting food expenses and embracing second hand and hand-me-downs. I told my […]
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Woman can’t accept ex’s new girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been divorced from my husband of 18 years for two years, separated for three. I have encouraged my ex to get out and meet new people. (He stayed home and alone for about two years.) It must have been a New Year’s resolution of his because I no longer receive random texts […]
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Aquarius: Put in the work to help someone who needs guidance
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Munn, 41; Andrea Barber, 45; Tom Cruise, 59; Montel Williams, 65. Happy Birthday: A positive attitude will help you get through uncertainty. Look at your options and make changes that won’t break the bank but will make you feel secure in your environment. A lifestyle change may be scary, […]
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Is your health provider vaccinated?
DEAR DR. ROACH: At a recent appointment I discovered that my nurse practitioner (about 45 years old) doesn’t plan to get a COVID vaccination as he says it’s unsafe and that all of us (vaccinated ones) are just guinea pigs. I tried to argue, but he was the one holding the needle! He works for […]
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Opportunities abound for woman seeking to volunteer
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing in response to your answer to “Broke But Available” (March 23), the retired woman seeking ecological volunteer opportunities. I loved your reply and your suggestion to volunteer by providing education at a community center. In addition to community centers, many schools, scout troops, youth groups, nursing homes, etc., are always looking […]
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Longtime friendship goes up in smoke
DEAR ABBY: I recently took a cross-country trip to visit my pregnant best friend before she gives birth. She has a new fiance and soon-to-be stepdaughter I hadn’t met before. She is 12, and we enjoyed some outdoor activities together. I have a marijuana vape pen I smoke occasionally to relieve nausea and anxiety. We […]
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Unusual bacteria targets weak immune systems
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was just diagnosed with nocardiosis. Not knowing anything about it, I started to do some research and, like in most cases, going to the internet really didn’t help. My pulmonary doctor didn’t tell me much except to put me on sulfamethoxazole drugs. I reacted poorly and was switched to minocycline. Are […]
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Sagittarius: Distance yourself from those pushing you in wrong direction
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liv Tyler, 44; Missy Elliott, 50; Pamela Anderson, 54; Dan Aykroyd, 69. Happy Birthday: Be open to suggestions, but don’t let anyone take over. It’s up to you to stay on top of your plans and see matters through to the end. Be prepared to do the work yourself and […]
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Slow acclimation can help manage gabapentin side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 74 years old, not overweight and in generally good health. Your recent article on spinal stenosis hit home. I’ve had six cortisone injections in the past year in my lower back and neck, which have helped tremendously. My pain management doctor prescribed gabapentin at 300 mg every night. I could not […]