DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m vegan, primarily for ethical reasons, but I also enjoy the health benefits. There are so many more nondairy milks on the market now than when I went vegan, 23 years ago. I especially enjoy the taste of soy, coconut and almond milks, but from a health perspective, which is best? — […]
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Mere mention of marriage causes man to run and hide
DEAR ABBY: I am 59 and have a steady, good-paying job. I was married for 20 years, but divorced 11 years ago. I am set in my ways. I have been seeing a woman, “Melinda,” for eight years now. She’s 51 and also has a steady job. We live 30 miles apart. Our relationship has […]
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Metformin can cause night sweats
DEAR DR. ROACH: As a preventive measure for prediabetes, my doctor recommended I take 500 mg of metformin twice a day (morning and evening). I have been following this regimen for two months. The same day I started the medication, my night sweats started up again, with a vengeance. On the metformin, my quality of […]
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Burden of supporting family keeps teen under mom’s roof
DEAR ABBY: I’m almost 20. I have a well-paying job and live with my mother in a small town. My issue is I don’t know how to break away from her. My older siblings still live here, too. They don’t help pay rent, utilities, groceries or anything. Mom and I pay for everything in a […]
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Scorpio: Keep an eye on your money
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Phillips, 36; Linda Cardellini, 40; Ricky Gervais, 54; Carly Simon, 70. Happy Birthday: Your insight and curiosity will lead you in new directions. Before you take a leap of faith, be sure you are heading in a direction that is in your best interests. Try to be a leader […]
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Woman raped by friend’s fiance must share her secret burden
DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, my best friend’s fiance raped me. He is a man I’ve known for many years, and I didn’t see it coming. I became pregnant but had a miscarriage two months later. I recently had to have a hysterectomy from damage incurred from the rape and the miscarriage. I never went […]
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Pisces: Put some muscle into your changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Minka Kelly, 35; Mindy Kaling, 36; Sherry Stringfield, 48; Jeff Beck, 71. Happy Birthday: Don’t make rash decisions because you feel emotionally pressured to do so. It’s important to bide your time and feel comfortable about whatever situation you face and the solutions you are offered. Strive for greater stability […]
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Lyme disease vaccine’s disappearing act
DEAR DR. ROACH: I moved to the Northern California mountains about 17 years ago. There was much discussion about Lyme disease at that time. My husband and I decided, since we were surrounded by tick-carrying deer, that we should take all precautions. There was a vaccine available, given in three separate doses. We learned that […]
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Daughter seeks explanation for mom’s new relationship
DEAR ABBY: My mom turned 60 last month, and I hosted a party at her house for friends and family. As things were winding down, I took a break from cleaning up to look over the birthday cards from well-wishers that were displayed on a living room table. Among them was a big, gorgeous card […]
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Cancer: Add comfort
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 35; Jason Mraz, 38; Frances McDormand, 58; Randy Jackson, 59. Happy Birthday: Take action. The longer you procrastinate, the more difficult it will be to put an end to what bothers you or holds you back. Do whatever it takes to show your leadership ability, and others will […]