DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Charlie,” and I have been married for seven years. We are in our mid-60s. This is the second marriage for both of us. He was widowed some years before we met. We have a good marriage. He is sweet and caring, but one issue causes friction between us. It’s about letters […]
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Dear Abby: Teen seeks advice on raising child
DEAR ABBY: I recently found out I am pregnant. I’m only 17 and scared I won’t be a good mother. I’m also anxious about giving birth. I’m due in three months, so I know time is going by fast. My mother never taught me right from wrong, and having to raise a child at my […]
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Eugenia Last, Taurus: Do whatever you can to make a difference
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Reese Witherspoon, 44; Elvis Stojko, 48; Bob Costas, 68; William Shatner, 89. Happy Birthday: Take one step at a time. Use reason when it comes to financial, professional and medical matters. Live within your means, practice moderation and avoid situations that could be costly, explosive or limiting. An opportunity to […]
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Poor B12 absorption could be pernicious anemia
DEAR DR. ROACH: My stepdad is 84 years old and having problems with B12 deficiency. He is taking B12 shots, 1,000 mcg once a week, in addition to taking a 5000 mcg B12 vitamin daily. The numbers come back below 200. None of our doctors can figure it out. Any advice on to what is […]
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Libra: Don’t do tasks for others unless you benefit from it
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Reese Witherspoon, 44; Elvis Stojko, 48; Bob Costas, 68; William Shatner, 89. Happy Birthday: Take one step at a time. Use reason when it comes to financial, professional and medical matters. Live within your means, practice moderation and avoid situations that could be costly, explosive or limiting. An opportunity to […]
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Pregnant teen seeks advice for raising her child well
DEAR ABBY: I recently found out I am pregnant. I’m only 17 and scared I won’t be a good mother. I’m also anxious about giving birth. I’m due in three months, so I know time is going by fast. My mother never taught me right from wrong, and having to raise a child at my […]
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Virgo: Share your feelings and ideas with others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jace Norman, 20; Matthew Broderick, 58; Rosie O’Donnell, 58; Gary Oldman, 62. Happy Birthday: Keep a low profile, have an open mind and study every situation with curiosity. Time is on your side, so don’t feel the need to race through life. Let others do as they please, and you […]
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Joy over finding love can’t diminish pain of twin’s loss
DEAR ABBY: I have had a serious boyfriend for six months. He’s wonderful, a dream come true. But I find myself more depressed and suicidal than ever. Mom tells me I don’t have any reason to be depressed since I have a boyfriend. It’s like she thinks I have no right to still be despondent […]
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Steroids and surgery, not insulin, may have worsened diabetes
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 70 years old and had a kidney transplant 18 years ago. I developed diabetes, but it was controlled through oral medication. I recently went into the hospital for pneumonia and was given large doses of steroids and injections of insulin. Now I am unable to bring my sugar down with […]
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Leo: Invest your money for future endeavors
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ruby Rose, 34; Holly Hunter, 62; Spike Lee, 63; William Hurt, 70. Happy Birthday: Snap decisions will lead to regret. Focus on a long-term plan that will check off all the boxes on your wish list. If you carefully study each situation you face, you will realize that you have […]