DEAR ABBY: I have been with “Tom” for two years, and I suspect that he will be proposing soon. He is 27 and I’m 24. Here’s the problem: He wants our parents to meet before he asks. Abby, I have put this off because I’m sure they will have nothing in common. My parents are […]
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Deep vein thrombosis less common in upper extremities
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 55-year-old male. After five or six days of thinking I had pulled a muscle in my bicep, I was diagnosed via ultrasound with an unprovoked, extensive deep-vein thrombosis in my left upper arm. I’m glad I made the decision to have it checked out. I have no family history […]
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Cancer: Look at every detail
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Munn, 35; Kevin Hart, 35; Tom Cruise, 53; Montel Williams, 59. Happy Birthday: Strive to stabilize your life emotionally and financially. The efforts you make to clear the path to a better future will pay off. Invest in safe, long-term ventures that will ease your stress. Make a point […]
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Readers defend parents who disapprove of cohabitation
DEAR READERS: On May 5, I printed a letter from a parent, “Against the Tide in New Jersey.” He said his “independent, intelligent, loving” daughters (both in their late 20s) have dated their boyfriends for five years and had recently moved in with them. The man also said he and his wife approve of the […]
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Burping not usually associated with H. Pylori
DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend was diagnosed with H. pylori. He was treated and then later he was given a stool sample test. This test showed “negative,” and he was told that it means he does not have the H. pylori bacteria anymore. No more medication was given to him, and no special or restricted […]
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Taurus: Make plans to travel
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex Morgan, 26; Lindsay Lohan, 29; Ashley Tisdale, 30; Larry David, 68. Happy Birthday: It’s an all-or-nothing year, and the sooner you begin making important decisions, the more you will accomplish. Pull out all the stops and set realistic goals, and your journey will be rewarding. Strive for equality in […]
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Virgo: Flex your muscles
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liv Tyler, 38; Missy Elliott, 44; Pamela Anderson, 48; Dan Aykroyd, 63. Happy Birthday: Play the game of life with honesty and integrity. You will rise to the top and be honored for your efforts if you play fairly with others. Sitting back and doing nothing to make a difference […]
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Overall health trumps number on the scale
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 64 and healthy. I’m very petite at 4 feet, 10 inches tall. I’ve had a low weight most of my life, keeping around 95 pounds. Two years ago, after retiring and being less active, I got up to 110 and maintained it for a year. Then I got married and am […]
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Boyfriend’s teen escapade should be regarded as past
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for a little over two years. He recently mentioned that when he was younger (19), he had a threesome (two guys, one girl). We are both over 35, so I realize this happened many years ago, but the fact that it was two guys is hard for […]
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Capricorn: Don’t create problems
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Phelps, 30; Monica Potter, 44; Mike Tyson, 49; David Alan Grier, 60. Happy Birthday: Let your innovative mind take over. Don’t just dream about what you want to achieve — find a way to make things happen. Break ground that will encourage you to improve your position and your […]