DEAR ABBY: I am a single man with no siblings. My elderly father passed away eight months ago. My mother is now in hospice with a life expectancy of weeks to months. My parents have lived long and productive lives, and I’m proud of both of them. We have always been very close. Since their […]
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Taurus:The freedom you can get by lowering your overhead or having less to deal with will lead to better health and happiness.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 52; Mike McCready, 59; Mitch Pileggi, 73; Agnetha Faltskog, 75. Happy Birthday: Go about your business, and let progress be your calling card. What you accomplish will draw positive attention and encourage you to up your game and throw in exceptional little extras. A professional change or position […]
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Abdominal cramps could be the cause behind atrial fibrillation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a generally healthy 60-year-old man. Last week, I had some abdominal cramping, and while I was on the toilet, I noted the abrupt onset of a strange feeling in my chest as well as abnormal, irregular and fast heartbeats. My watch has an electrocardiogram (EKG) function, and it immediately said I […]
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Aries: Gather information first before you address issues based on half-truths.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Robert Downey Jr., 60; David Cross, 61; Christine Lahti, 75; Craig T. Nelson, 81. Happy Birthday: Expand your destinations this year. Venture into neighborhoods of interest, organizations and groups you believe in, and social establishments that cater to your whims and like-minded people. Explore what life has to offer, and […]
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Mna has no shame in comparing wife’s attractiveness
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 19 years, and we have established a loving, stable relationship despite some very tumultuous times. I have always known he finds me attractive, and he compliments my appearance, but many times throughout our marriage, his demeanor toward me has changed if someone more attractive is around. (He […]
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Pisces: Work toward your goal, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cobie Smulders, 43; Adam Scott, 52; Eddie Murphy, 64; Alec Baldwin, 67. Happy Birthday: Strive for moderation, finish what you start and stay fit, functional and free from drama and temptation. Anger holds you back, but channeling all that energy into self-improvement, love and challenging yourself to look, feel and […]
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Wife is tired of sober spouse’s crankiness when she has a drink
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to “Chuck” for 40 years. We’ve had a fairly decent life together, even though Chuck drank heavily for 35 of those years. Now, as we enter our twilight years, he has experienced various medical problems, which have prompted him to stop drinking altogether. Although this is a good thing, I […]
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Baby boomer born in 1949 most likely immune to old diseases
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a baby boomer who was born in 1949. I was vaccinated against polio as soon as it was available, and I was most likely exposed to measles and whooping cough. It was during the period when moms held get-togethers to expose their children in a semi-controlled way. I volunteer with […]
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Cop’s ex-wife has carried a secret for two decades
DEAR ABBY: I was married to a police officer for 20 years. It wasn’t a warm marriage. We divorced 20 years ago. Our one child is in his late 30s. I always put my son first and loved him with all my heart. During the last year of my marriage, my ex was poisoning my […]
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Reader wonders why symptoms sometimes follow vaccination
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question relates to a situation where a person gets a vaccine for, say, flu, COVID or shingles and is later exposed to the virus. Is it possible that as the vaccine is helping your body fight the virus, you develop symptoms such as inflammation, a mild sore throat, headaches, etc.? I […]