DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a female in my 60s and have always had trouble sustaining my weight. I have frequent thorough checkups because I had cancer in the past, but no problems have been identified. Since I have a history of cancer, I am very careful about what I eat — mostly whole grains, […]
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Scorpio: Affection will improve your relationship
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bar Refaeli, 34; Russell Brand, 44; Angelina Jolie, 44; Noah Wyle, 48. Happy Birthday: Don’t buy into someone else’s plan. Concentrate on using your strengths and skills to get ahead. Don’t be fooled by anyone who tries to make you feel bad or who puts you down. Head in the […]
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Consider sexual health when weighing cancer treatment options
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a dilemma. I’m a 68-year-old, sexually active woman just diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer (1.2 cm, tumor grade 1, ER and PR positive, HER2 negative, Ki67 at 5%-10%). I am planning to get a lumpectomy, no problem. No exam yet of lymph nodes. But I am very concerned about […]
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Escalating violence is signal for wife to leave relationship
DEAR ABBY: My husband has always had anger issues. Recently, they have progressed from targeting inanimate objects to targeting me. A few weeks ago, when he got upset, he punched the navigation screen in my car out. Then he proceeded to grab my hair and slammed my head into the car window (it didn’t break, […]
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Libra: Stick to your plans to finish projects you start
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rafael Nadal, 33; Anderson Cooper, 52; James Purefoy, 55; Deniece Williams, 69. Happy Birthday: Seize the moment, look for new prospects and don’t be afraid to do things by yourself. Stretch your mind, and make alterations that will coincide with what you are trying to accomplish. Set goals, and rethink […]
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Estrogen insert may help loss of urine from stress and urgency
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old female with bladder problems. I get up two or three times a night and usually make it to the bathroom. I thought it would be good to see a doctor in case the problem got worse. An operation was mentioned, which I am not interested in, so they […]
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Mom’s meddling adds stress to arrival of first baby
DEAR ABBY: I am in my 20s, married and seven months pregnant. My problem is my overbearing and manipulative mother. She guilt-trips me, uses social media to shame me and has tried to harm herself and blame me for it, saying I caused it because I’m a horrible daughter. Now that I am expecting my […]
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Andrea Bonior, Baggage Check: My girlfriend keeps invading my personal space. How do I tell her to stop?
Andrea Bonior Special to The Washington Post Q. My girlfriend is kind and considerate, but she has little habits that make her come across as selfish, like always assuming I’m fine with her eating off my plate, stretching her legs over me while we’re watching TV or taking the gum that’s in my car. I […]
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Dear Abby: Girlfriend didn’t acknowledge Father’s Day
DEAR ABBY: I am the father of four. I divorced after my third child was born, and I got custody. I have been with my girlfriend, “Wanda,” for six years, and we now have a daughter together. The issue I have is, last year, Father’s Day came and went, and Wanda didn’t acknowledge it. I […]
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Christopher Elliott, Travel Navigator: What’s next for traveler-friendly legislation?
Christopher Elliott Special to The Washington Post The travel industry is strictly regulated for health and safety, a fact for which we should all be grateful. But when it comes to consumer protection — and comfort — most laws still favor businesses. What do passengers say they want? Transparent pricing. Fair business practices. And a […]