DEAR ABBY: We need advice about how to respond to friends and family who poke fun or show disdain because of our healthy lifestyle. We are in our 60s. We rarely eat out, and when we do, we avoid fast food. We cook most of our meals with an emphasis on vegetables, fruits, fish and […]
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Fish oil supplements: friend or foe?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have heard that fish oil can clog the arteries and cause problems, but I’ve also heard it’s good to take. I don’t know if it is good or bad! Can you help me out with this? — G.G. ANSWER: There remains controversy about fish oil, but recent studies prompted the U.S. […]
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Leo: Keeping things simple will have a positive effect
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cynthia Erivo, 33; Gaby Hoffmann, 38; Sarah Polley, 41; Shirley Bassey, 83. Happy Birthday: You’ll have plenty going for you, and if you keep your emotions out of your decision-making process, everything will move along as planned. Stay focused on your deadlines, and be persistent about the way you want […]
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Sister gets more of man’s time than his wife and kids
DEAR ABBY: I don’t know how to handle this. My husband of 29 years spends more time with his sister and her family than he does with me and our children. If I say anything about it, he jumps all over me, defending her. He says she doesn’t have anyone to help her. But Abby, […]
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What’s the best time to fix a Dupuytren’s contracture?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old active lady. I recently noticed a wrinkle in my palm near my ring finger. I had a consultation with a nearby doctor, and he diagnosed Dupuytren’s contracture. He said I should come back when the finger is curved down. I was surprised! Wouldn’t it be better to have […]
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Man’s family treats him as a second-class citizen
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a wonderful man for 33 years. He doesn’t drink or smoke and has never used pot or drugs. We have the best time together, love each other and enjoy our life together. The trouble is his family. He’s the youngest, and they treat him like an outsider. Whenever […]
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Cancer: Control your emotions or secrets may resurface
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 49; Nicolas Cage, 56; Katie Couric, 63; David Caruso, 64. Happy Birthday: An imaginative approach to life, love and happiness will result in awesome rewards, greater expectations and new opportunities. The hard work you’ve put in will begin to pay off, giving way to all sorts of new […]
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Mystery guidance to avoid flu shots has patient troubled
DEAR DR. ROACH: When I was quite young, my doctor told me to never get a flu shot because it could kill me. I do not remember the reason behind this statement. I’m in my 70s now and am very concerned about not getting the shot. I had yellow jaundice as a child and don’t […]
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Leftover GoFundMe money should help others in need
DEAR ABBY: I’m responding to the Oct. 25 letter from “Maria in California” regarding the leftover money in her late husband’s GoFundMe account. If more than enough is contributed to help someone in need pay their medical expenses, that money is not intended to be “income” for the recipient’s family. You rightly suggested considering her […]
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Mass on jaw is Paget’s disease of bone
DEAR DR. ROACH: My dentist saw a large mass on my jaw and sent me to an oral surgeon, who said the mass was too large. He sent me to a maxillo-facial surgeon, who did a scan and biopsy. I was diagnosed with Paget’s disease but the surgeon had never seen a case before and […]