DEAR ABBY: My brother passed away. He and my sister-in-law had a good marriage. A month after his funeral, my sister-in-law gave her kids their father’s clothes, instructed them to go through them, keep what they wanted or sell or donate the rest. It has been barely a year. Now she’s redecorating their house — […]
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Salt substitutes help reduce blood pressure, stroke and more
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that dietary potassium is very important in reducing heart disease risk, along with reducing sodium. I use a potassium-based salt replacement at home. Is there a maximum amount I should use? Why don’t restaurants offer salt substitutes for people who want to reduce sodium and heart risk? — T.S. […]
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Statins and thiazides can increase blood sugar, risk of diabetes
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question regards the results of my fasting glucose tests for the past couple of years. I am 81 and weigh around 150 pounds. The medications I am taking concern me, with relevance to the A1C levels of my quarterly blood work. My A1C levels have mostly been near mid 5%; last […]
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Gemini: Recognize the possibilities and enforce a minimalist attitude; everything will start to fall into place.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 49; Mariska Hargitay, 59; Gail O’Grady, 60; Richard Dean Anderson, 73. Happy Birthday: Evaluate, organize and set your plans into motion. Take the edge off by keeping busy. Overload your schedule and see what you enjoy most. Once you see progress and things fall into place, eliminate whatever […]
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Partner’s affair sparked by perceived lack of affection
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a three-year relationship, but my significant other, “Ron,” is extremely cautious about emotional attachment. It took him two years to tell me he loves me or even to express any form of serious affection. In addition, he’s consumed by his job and worries about how his co-workers perceive him. He seems […]
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Taurus: Don’t take a risk with your health or reputation. Settle any differences you have with loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Beverley Mitchell, 42; Balthazar Getty, 48; Guy Fieri, 55; Diane Lane, 58. Happy Birthday: Consistency is necessary if you want to avoid doing things more than once. Don’t act on impulse or emotion; gather facts and make things happen. Host or attend an event if it will open doors and […]
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Boyfriend hopes to escape his current circumstances
DEAR ABBY: I have no family and few friends — nobody close. My live-in girlfriend of two years and I argue constantly. We no longer share a bedroom, and I feel more like a roommate. I honestly feel I’m being used for money. Her 24-year-old son died from an overdose two months ago, so I […]
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Aries: Reach out to people who can offer a different perspective on life, love and happiness. Consider what you do well or enjoy doing most,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 29; Ashton Eaton, 35; Emma Bunton, 47; Geena Davis, 67. Happy Birthday: Keep the momentum going. Assess your life and consider your options to help you navigate a better future. Reevaluate your relationships, and consider who you want to help and what you can do about those who […]
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Readers offer responses for insensitive question
DEAR ABBY: In response to “Ageless Lady in Washington” (Oct. 8), who sought a retort to people who ask her age, I had an aunt who refused to divulge her age. She would say to anyone inquiring, “I’ll excuse you for asking, if you’ll excuse me for not ANSWERING.” — JANE M. IN FLORIDA DEAR […]
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Fiance must pick up pieces after relationship crumbles
DEAR ABBY: I am a 59-year-old man. My 50-year-old fiancee lives in a nice home, but after a 15-year loving relationship, she decided last week to be with someone else. She had recently lost a great deal of weight, bought a new car and started to do things I felt were not age-appropriate — although […]