DEAR DR. ROACH: I participated in a research study and received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Nov. 30. I have lab-confirmed antibodies. Gyms are known to be especially susceptible to the virus spreading, but is it reasonably safe to return to the gym after having the vaccine and taking normal precautions? I haven’t […]
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Bossy sister turns a good deed into a bad situation
DEAR ABBY: My older sister moved in with me after she was placed on furlough because of the pandemic. I was resistant to her moving in because she likes to run the show, she has taken financial advantage of every family member, never admits she’s wrong, and I was worried she’d take over. But I […]
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Foot pain? Don’t wait to visit a specialist!
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male with continued pain in my right foot and ankle for the past five years. I try to stay active by golfing two days a week in season, and I walk 3 miles four times weekly around the neighborhood. The pain started about five years ago after a […]
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Promising relationship falls victim to miscommunication
DEAR ABBY: Two months ago, I met a lady I will call Amber. We were instantly attracted to each other. The first date went well, and we reached first base (kissing). On the second date, we reached second base (fondling). On the third date, which was also going well, after I finished paying the check […]
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Leo: Incorporate physical fitness and a nutritious diet into your everyday routine
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Reese Witherspoon, 45; Elvis Stojko, 49; Bob Costas, 69; William Shatner, 90. Happy Birthday: Look inward, evaluate your position and make adjustments at home to accommodate what you are striving to achieve this year. Discipline, hard work and reaching out to people who can contribute or help you excel will […]
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Cancer: Think twice before you do or say something you’ll regret
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jace Norman, 21; Matthew Broderick, 59; Rosie O’Donnell, 59; Gary Oldman, 63. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind when faced with opposition. You’ll gain wisdom if you say less and listen more. Let life unfold before you, take time to enjoy the moment, and recognize and be grateful for what […]
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Gemini: Don’t waste time on people who talk big and offer little
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ruby Rose, 35; Holly Hunter, 63; Spike Lee, 64; William Hurt, 71. Happy Birthday: Patience is a virtue. If applied to everyday life, it will help you sort out unfinished business this year. Clearing your slate will be the first step toward a better future. Recognizing what you need will […]
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Roommate with benefits is attracted to man’s friend
DEAR ABBY: I have this dilemma. I’m a woman in my 40s with a good job, and I’m told I am a good catch. About six months ago, I moved in with a man I will call Peter. It started as a roommate situation, but then became friends with benefits. We have both agreed we […]
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Cruelties of the past linger in relationship with stepmom
DEAR ABBY: For more than four decades, my stepmother, “Vera,” and I never got along. We tolerated each other for the sake of my father, who has now passed away. I’m a 60-year-old male reader and unsure how to respond to some recent statements she has been making. For the record, I and many others […]
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Natural immunity versus vaccination
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was sick for two weeks at home with the coronavirus and made a complete recovery. Why wouldn’t recovering from the virus be at least as good as getting the vaccine? I’ve heard that I’m probably safe for three to eight months. Surely, they don’t expect the vaccine to be good for […]