DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-something single man living with my elderly mother. My father passed away a while ago, and the only members of my family left are me, my mom and my older sister, who has a 27-year-old son, ”Jeff.” They do not live with us. My sister has been divorced for 10 years. […]
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Is medical marijuana right for asthmatic Alzheimer’s patient?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend, age 56, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a few years ago and has been taking Aricept, which has helped immensely. Now she has begun taking medical marijuana, supposedly to help her lungs at night from asthma. She takes the Aricept at dinner, then the pot about three […]
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Sagittarius: Celebrate with the people you appreciate most
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 28; Sophie Monk, 37; Beth Orton, 46; Dee Wallace, 68. Happy Birthday: Saying ”yes” when you want to say ”no” will not get you where you want to go. Don’t let your emotions cloud the results you are aiming to achieve. Being evasive will confuse others as well […]
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Alcoholic husband’s cruelty extends even to family cat
DEAR ABBY: My husband drinks a lot. When he does, his personality changes to the point that I don’t want to be around him. He’s aware of this, but he continues to drink. Recently I caught him sneaking alcohol, so I hid the bottle. When he realized what I had done, he retaliated by letting […]
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Scorpio: Money matters will create some controversy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 27; Jamie Foxx, 49; Wendie Malick, 66; Christopher Plummer, 87. Happy Birthday: Put some energy and effort into your goals. Refuse to let anyone confuse or distract you. Set high standards and realistic goals, and don’t back down regardless of criticism or difficult circumstances that come your way. […]
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Daughter who values privacy keeps gabby mom at distance
DEAR ABBY: My mother has a tight circle of friends she socializes with often. They are all retired with grown children and grandchildren and eager to share every bit of news of their lives. Mom talks nonstop about her friends’ children’s parenting challenges, marital squabbles and medical issues. The challenge for me is that anything […]
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Limiting carbs is one way to reduce risk of diabetes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 67 years old, weigh 150 pounds and have one kidney; therefore, I am limited in the amount of protein I can have. I also have been trying to limit my carbohydrates to 60 grams per meal. I exercise two hours a day, with an hour walking and the other hour […]
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Libra: Going under the radar will help you reach your goals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mayim Bialik, 41; Madchen Amick, 46; Jennifer Connelly, 46, Dionne Warwick, 76. Happy Birthday: Be strong and stay focused. Don’t let someone else’s convoluted ideas get in your way or slow you down. Figure out what you believe in and where you see yourself a year from now. Start small […]
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Lonely man during holidays should reach out to others
DEAR ABBY: I became estranged from my family after I came out as gay. I am OK with it and don’t really care anymore. The problem is, besides having no family, I have no friends either. I always had difficulty making friends. I’m an introvert and was bullied at school, so I found it more […]
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Claustrophobia, joint pain and an MRI
DEAR DR. ROACH: About three years ago, I experienced pain in my knee. The doctor told me I needed an MRI. I have claustrophobia and was given a pill to take an hour before the procedure. I think that was Xanax, but I’m not sure. I took it and walked into the facility like a […]