DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are both enlisted Army (he — 20 years, two Iraq deployments; I — 15 years, one Iraq deployment). We met in the service and have been married for 10 years. Three years after our wedding, my husband told me he was no longer physically attracted to me. It hurt. […]
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AQUARIUS: Don’t give in to someone if it will ruin a goal you want to achieve
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dove Cameron, 25; Regina King, 50; Chad Lowe, 53; Mario Van Peebles, 64. Happy Birthday: Protect what you’ve worked so hard to acquire. Tie up unfinished business, and consider what you want to do next. Have a plan in place, and it will be easier to avoid being distracted. Set […]
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MMR vaccine is critical, but not to help with COVID
DEAR DR. ROACH: We have friends who got the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine believing it will help with exposure to COVID-19. What are your thoughts on their thinking? — P.H. ANSWER: The World Health Organization has reported an increase in measles deaths since 2016, and that trend has accelerated in the past year. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly […]
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CAPRICORN: Peace of mind is worth making a compromise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dave Grohl, 52; Jason Bateman, 52; LL Cool J, 53; Holland Taylor, 78. Happy Birthday: Be creative, and you’ll develop an interesting way to make your home conducive to your lifestyle. Designate areas to work and play that will keep you and anyone you share space with content. Choose to […]
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Hiatal hernia surgery called for if meds fail to help
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female with MGUS. I was just diagnosed with an ulcer, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD and a hiatal hernia of 8 cm. My surgeon has put me on high-dose Prilosec and Carafate before bed. My oncologist has given the OK for surgery for the hernia, but friends have told me […]
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Son with new girlfriend grows more distant from his mother
DEAR ABBY: I’m a mom of three young adults, a daughter and two sons. The oldest recently married. My youngest is finishing his last two years of college out of state. Three months ago, he met a young lady. I have tried constantly to be close with all my children, but the youngest has always […]
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Busy mom fights to prevent frustrations from exploding
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 24-year-old woman who has been married for four years. My husband, “Jerry,” and I have two young boys. Jerry is military. I stay at home with the kids and work part time online on an associate degree. We struggle financially, but our basic needs are met and, overall, I’m happy with […]
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Statins are important heart treatment, but so is change in diet
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 64 and thin, on no medications and had my bloodwork done. Cholesterol showed 226 total, HDL 77, triglycerides 79, LDL 131, glucose 94. My blood pressure is usually about 90/60, and I have never smoked. My doctor wants me to go on a statin, which I know is not good. I […]
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SCORPIO: Stay focused on knowledge and facts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 28; Issa Rae, 36; Oliver Platt, 61; Kirstie Alley, 70. Happy Birthday: Consider what makes you happy; adjust your life accordingly. The changes you make will impact your ability to see things clearly and bring about changes that will eliminate the negativity in your life. Choose your words […]
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Mom threatens divorce after teens find their dad’s stash
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are going on 19 years of marriage and have three teenage girls. We have had multiple rounds of marriage counseling, mostly with good results, although the benefits seem to be short-lived. Most of our problems have stemmed from my husband’s drinking or smoking pot. He’s not abusive, he’s a […]