DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, ”Paul,” and I have been together for five years. We want to get married, but his mother is Catholic and she doesn’t approve because I am an Alaskan native, which from her perspective makes me a pagan. Paul hasn’t attended church or held any Catholic views for many years, but he […]
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There doesn’t seem to be benefits of ‘heart scans’
DEAR DR. ROACH: I know so many people who have had a heart attack and open heart/bypass surgery due to blocked arteries. Isn’t there a test or scan we can have done every five years or so to check our arteries and be proactive about this before a heart attack happens? We have colonoscopies; why […]
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Scorpio: Growth, enlightenment and romance should be your priorities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 30; John Cusack, 50; Kathy Bates, 68; Mel Brooks, 90. Happy Birthday: Don’t let the little things get you down. Spread your wings and head in a direction that will satisfy your curiosity. What you discover along the way will help you make better lifestyle choices. Keep your […]
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Exercise can give insufficient vein valves a leg up
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 69-year-old woman in excellent health. I take valsartan and doxazosin for high blood pressure. I am concerned because I have developed swelling in my left foot and ankle, with none at all in the right foot. Until now, I have never had any foot or ankle swelling, even in the […]
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Libra: Outsmart anyone who tries to outmaneuver you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 29; Drake Bell, 30; Tobey Maguire, 41; J.J. Abrams, 50. Happy Birthday: Consider all sides of any situation you face, and look for unique solutions. Being able to separate and define what works best will be your gateway to success. The more diverse and imaginative you are, the […]
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Keep your dogs on leashes to avoid fights and attacks
DEAR ABBY: Please remind your readers that it’s important to keep their dogs on a leash for their pets’ protection as well as the protection of those around them. In my community, leash laws are rarely enforced, and it’s common to see dogs running loose in city parks. The result is an increase in dogfights […]
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Don’t attend if you won’t be welcomed
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 10 years, married for five. We have an 8-year-old daughter. Yes, the math is clear — she was a ”love child.” My family is religious, and although I was 22 at the time of my pregnancy, they announced that I would not be having a […]
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Aquarius: New pursuits will bring positive changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 23; Ryan Tedder, 37; Derek Jeter, 42; Chris O’Donnell, 46. Happy Birthday: Optimism will help you turn an OK year into something spectacular. Don’t sit on the sidelines when you should be doing your best to make a difference. Both at home and at work, you can make […]
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Virgo: Do things properly one step at a time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Phillips, 37; Linda Cardellini, 41; Ricky Gervais, 55; Carly Simon, 71. Happy Birthday: Take advantage of any opportunities you get to experience something new. Getting involved in events, activities or groups that attract people from all walks of life will be enlightening. What you learn will help you adjust […]
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If your friend has dementia, you need to get her help
DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend I have traveled with for many years. The last few years she has been showing increasing signs of confusion and forgetfulness. She has difficulty managing her paperwork for travel and remembering what our plans are for the next day. On the most recent trip she picked up other […]