DEAR ABBY: While doing some genealogy research during the pandemic, I came across my maternal grandfather’s death certificate. I knew he had died at a fairly young age during the Depression. But I was shocked to learn that he had committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning in his car in the garage of their home. […]
Advice
Sagittarius: Evaluate relationships and the give-and-take factor that equality depends on before you agree to something that brings you down instead of propping you up. Assess, then initiate change.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: January Jones, 45; Bradley Cooper, 48; Carrie Ann Inaba, 55; Diane Keaton, 77. Happy Birthday: Pay more attention to what’s going on at home. Look for alternative ways to balance your personal and professional lives to ensure you get the best of both worlds. Managing your time closely and keeping […]
Testosterone replacement necessary to raise quality of life
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old Asian American taking trazodone, sertraline and temazepam as needed, as well as daily vitamins, and I weigh 130 pounds. My blood pressure ranges from 98 to 111 over 60. Four years ago, I had kidney cancer resulting in the removal of my right kidney. Two years ago, I […]
Husband’s annual excursion doesn’t play well at home
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married nine years and have four children, ages 5, 3, 2 and 9 months. For the past three years, my husband has been attending a weeklong music festival where he camps with a group of friends, many of whom are single. He met most of them attending […]
Scorpio: Map out what you want to achieve, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results. Take a unique approach to an old problem, and you’ll discover a cost-efficient way to resolve the issue.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dot-Marie Jones, 59; Dave Foley, 60; Michael Stipe, 63; Patty Loveless, 66. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative to put your plans in motion. Aspire to what you want to become, and distance yourself from situations and people who stand between you and what you want. Use your charm and charisma […]
Very low sodium level might indicate Addison’s disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old female and weigh 130 pounds. I’m 5 feet, 8 inches tall. For years, off and on, my primary doctor would tell me that my sodium level was low. Recently, my doctor said that if my sodium level is low again, I need to see a kidney specialist. I […]
Wife’s online relationships blossom as marriage withers
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 37 years to an alcoholic. He is not verbally or physically abusive. I have been online talking to three men. I think one of them is obsessed with me, and they all say they love me. I know this isn’t going anywhere, but why am I doing this? […]
Biotin and collagen shampoo seems to cure scalp psoriasis
DEAR DR. ROACH: Over 40 years ago, about six months after having our first child, I developed scalp psoriasis so badly that just a touch of my hair would send “flakes” flying in the air! It was itchy, it often bled, and it was highly embarrassing! I kept my hair short because the sun in […]
Libra: Don’t bend the rules to suit someone else’s needs. Put your physical effort into personal gain, good health and protecting yourself from being taken for granted.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 42; Danica McKellar, 48; Mel Gibson, 67; Victoria Principal, 73. Happy Birthday: Go out of your way to be helpful this year, and opportunities will come your way. A positive attitude will lead to social invitations that will encourage meaningful relationships with people who share your concerns, enthusiasm […]
Late Husband’s infidelity still humiliates his widow
DEAR ABBY: My husband was the love of my life. I lost him to COVID eight months ago. We were together for 20 years. I know without a doubt that my husband loved me, but during our marriage he had several affairs. He was always sorry for his indiscretions and would shower me with gifts […]