DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend was given a test to see how long food stayed in her stomach after eating. She was told that it stayed only a short time before continuing its journey, a much shorter time than the average person. This was given as a reason for her obesity, that she experienced hunger […]
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Mother-in-law’s nighttime attire causes consternation
DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful mother-in-law whom I love very much. She frequently stays overnight in my home. I also have two young sons. My mother-in-law recently mentioned to me that she doesn’t wear underwear to bed and never has, including while staying at my house. I’m troubled by this because she wears nightgowns […]
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Gemini: Don’t be fooled by exaggerated facts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 26; Ryan Tedder, 40; Derek Jeter, 45; Chris O’Donnell, 49. Happy Birthday: Emotional mistakes can be avoided if you think before you speak and act without broadcasting what you are doing. Life is simple; it’s people who make it complicated. Set your course, and know when to take […]
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Taurus: Use courage and common sense to seize opportunities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Philipps, 40; Linda Cardellini, 44; Ricky Gervais, 58; Carly Simon, 74. Happy Birthday: Use your ingenuity. Be innovative and willing to see both sides of a situation. Your success depends on your maneuverability physically, financially and emotionally. Understanding what you are up against and knowing what you want will […]
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Hemochromatosis leads to iron overload, not deficiency
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 65-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency and sent to a hematologist for two sessions of iron infusion. After completing this procedure, I found out from a home genetics testing company that I have two of the genes for hemochromatosis. My doctor ordered a clinical genetics test […]
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Slide phone user is irritated by the pressure to upgrade
DEAR ABBY: My friends and family constantly ask me when I plan to get a new phone. I have a slide phone. I used to have a flip phone, which also drew the same questions. I am not a phone person. I have a land line at home with answering/messaging in place. I am sick […]
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Eugenia Last, Aquarius: Make a list of what you want to accomplish
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 39; Jason Mraz, 42; Frances McDormand, 62; Randy Jackson, 63. Happy Birthday: Position yourself and take aim. You can reach your goal and make a difference if you follow through. Have confidence in your ability to get things done. This is not the time or the year to […]
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Dear Abby: Student turning deaf ear to advice
DEAR ABBY: My niece, “Amelia,” was a straight-A student in high school. She took advanced placement courses from 10th grade through 12th and was in all honors classes. She talked about going into the medical field after she got her college degree. Before starting college she wanted to take a year off and just live […]
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Christopher Elliott, Travel Navigator: Where in the world shouldn’t you go?
Christopher Elliott Special to The Washington With violence against American tourists in the news, summer travelers who usually ask, “Where should I go this year?” may be more likely to ask, “Which places should I avoid?” Here’s how to answer that question before you make plans. “There is no officially maintained list of off-limits locations,” […]
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Andrea Bonior: Better matches should be available elsewhere
Andrea Bonior Special to The Washington Post Q. I have been a stay-at-home mom for a couple of years now with my twin boys and I am finally at the point where I am dying to be social and meet other families. It really is good for me in terms of stress relief and enjoyment. […]