DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is 69 and in very good health, exercising at least two hours a day. She has suffered from “knots in the back” for over 10 years. It is extremely painful, often bringing her to tears. It comes on suddenly at any time of the day or night, and lasts hours, […]
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Girlfriend's implants
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with a very special man who is five years younger. We met on an online dating site and have been seeing each other for several years. We are well suited for each other and very much in love. We have now decided to live together, with the […]
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Leo: Take time to relax and rethink your next move
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zedd, 29; Salma Hayek, 52; Keanu Reeves, 54; Mark Harmon, 67. Happy Birthday: You may feel like being a spectator instead of a participant, but to advance requires you to be aggressive and give your all. Don’t let experiences weigh you down or make you reluctant to move forward with […]
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On-the-run phone calls are offensive
DEAR ABBY: May I say something about people who call “friends” or others they haven’t talked to recently while they’re driving to an appointment or other errand, only to abruptly end the conversation when the destination is reached? Two people have done this to me recently. One was an old friend I hadn’t seen in […]
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Pisces: Collect an old debt
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zendaya, 22; Zoe Lister-Jones, 36; Gloria Estefan, 61; Lily Tomlin, 79. Happy Birthday: The stars are aligned, and what you do this year will make a difference. Now is not the time to sit back and watch life pass you by. Bring about positive changes that will enhance your relationships […]
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Accountant refuses payment
DEAR ABBY: For the past 2 1/2 years, my deceased father’s friend and accountant has been working on winding up his estate. The bulk of the estate has been disbursed, and it should be clearing sometime soon. He has refused to take any compensation from the estate for executor’s fees. I have told him by […]
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Surgery to quiet snoring
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are happily married, but have one serious problem. Our sleeping habits are incompatible. I am an extremely light sleeper; he is a horrendous snorer. He sees a snoring specialist and tried several medical treatments, none of which worked. The only solution is a minor surgical procedure. He doesn’t want […]
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Man's atrial fibrillation
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, age 67, recently was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He began feeling very weak, and got dizzy every time he stood. We both had started on the keto diet together about a week prior. I’m a registered nurse. After taking his blood pressure and finding it to be very low for […]
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Aquarius: Take care with friends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 43; Chris Tucker, 47; Zack Ward, 48; Richard Gere, 69. Happy Birthday: Live, learn and participate. This is a year of progress. The more you can fit in, the better. Look at your current situation and remember the past as you move forward and make the most of […]
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Capricorn: Clear the air
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Roddick, 36; Lisa Ling, 45; Cameron Diaz, 46; Michael Chiklis, 55. Happy Birthday: Know what you are up against this year, and do the necessary groundwork that will provide you with a clear passage to bring about the changes that will make your life better. Enrich your knowledge and […]