DEAR ABBY: My husband has a poor relationship with our son and his wife. They want nothing to do with him and don’t want him around the grandchildren because of how he acts. My husband tells me I should stick up for him and tell them what they’re doing is wrong, and that he would […]
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Niece’s wedding planning charts disturbing course
DEAR ABBY: My niece, who is engaged, is blossoming into a full-fledged bridezilla. She has upset her mother so deeply that she may not attend the wedding. The bride is dictating what her guests are to wear, in addition to telling her mother what she is to wear that day. She has also ordered my […]
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Sagittarius: Don’t offer a breakdown of what you want to accomplish or a chance to steal your thunder.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessie Usher, 32; Peter Scanavino, 44; Antonio Sabato Jr., 52; Joey Greco, 52. Happy Birthday: Go above and beyond the call of duty when dealing with financial, medical or legal issues. You can accomplish plenty this year if you are thorough and personally oversee every transformation you desire. Refuse to […]
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How to treat edema in the legs and feet
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up and down the stairs. He takes a water pill (furosemide). Is he doing more harm than good taking […]
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Scorpio: Focus on what you know, do your best and stay close to home.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Aldean, 47; Ali Larter, 48; Eric Lindros, 51; Pat Monahan, 55. Happy Birthday: Pay attention, study directions and make moves. Choose to be patient, tolerant, loving and kind. Don’t let temptation and anger set the stage for what’s to come. Discipline, desire, innovative ideas and a willingness to try […]
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Ivermectin rendered useless for COVID and similar viruses
DEAR DR. ROACH: My friends do not believe in the COVID vaccines and take ivermectin instead. They seem to have frequent colds. Shouldn’t ivermectin help prevent these colds? — Anon. ANSWER: You should not listen to those friends about the COVID vaccine or ivermectin. The COVID vaccine is the major reason that the number of […]
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In-laws keep spouses off family-only txt thread
DEAR ABBY: I recently married and was excited to be part of my husband’s family. My own siblings and I are not particularly close. During COVID, one of my husband’s sisters started a family text chain in which they share what’s happening in their lives. I thought it was a great idea. Not technically being […]
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Lab results signify prompt treatment for Type 1 diabetes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 62. My mother was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 57. My glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 (GAD65) antibody results came in at greater than 25,000 U/mL and was confirmed twice by the lab. My C-peptide level is below 1 ng/mL. […]
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Libra: Although change is warranted, a budget will be necessary if you wish to maintain your status quo.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jenny Boyd, 33; Josh Groban, 43; Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, 53; Donal Logue, 58. Happy Birthday: A resourceful approach to using your skills, gifts and experience will help you expand your knowledge and qualifications. Be receptive, but don’t make changes based on hearsay. Ask your best friend if you want to […]
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Man’s chronic unemployment creates doubt for future
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 32-year-old woman who has been with my boyfriend, my first and only partner, for 11 years. Overall, our relationship is healthy. He’s smart, kind, supportive, caring, loyal and funny. I can see us getting married and living a happy life together. The problem is, aside from a few short-term gigs, he […]