DEAR DR. ROACH: Many folks take prescription medications for years, for example Valium to help with anxiety and sleep and to help mellow out their lives. You mentioned in a recent column that these can be dangerous long term. Is it safe to stop taking them cold turkey? — P.M. ANSWER: I don’t think I […]
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Dear Abby: Daughter cuts her dad off from contact
DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, after 36 years of marriage, my wife suddenly died. Not quite a year later, my oldest son also died unexpectedly. A year after my wife passed, I began dating, and last Valentine’s Day I became engaged to a wonderful woman. Now my daughter, whom I was very close to, says […]
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Eugenia Last, Taurus: Bring little baggage into next year
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jude Law, 47; Patricia Clarkson, 60; Ted Danson, 72; Jon Voight, 81. Happy Birthday: You’ll get a clearer picture regarding your personal life, health and home as you head into the upcoming year. Signs of change are lurking in the background, giving insight into some of the options you may […]
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Libra: Rid your life of those who give you a hard time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jude Law, 47; Patricia Clarkson, 60; Ted Danson, 72; Jon Voight, 81. Happy Birthday: You’ll get a clearer picture regarding your personal life, health and home as you head into the upcoming year. Signs of change are lurking in the background, giving insight into some of the options you may […]
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Daughter turns her back on widower planning to remarry
DEAR ABBY: Three years ago, after 36 years of marriage, my wife suddenly died. Not quite a year later, my oldest son also died unexpectedly. A year after my wife passed, I began dating, and last Valentine’s Day I became engaged to a wonderful woman. Now my daughter, whom I was very close to, says […]
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Behavior of groom’s mother at reception creates drama
DEAR ABBY: My sister was married recently. At the reception, her new mother-in-law was seen by multiple guests gesturing with her two middle fingers while the father of the bride was giving his toast. It was a very formal event, and it was shocking to see an adult act like this. Our family feels embarrassed […]
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Leo: Don’t be impulsive when making personal changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayley Williams, 31; Emilie de Ravin, 38; Gerard Depardieu, 71; John Amos, 80. Happy Birthday: Put your heart and soul into whatever it is you want to achieve. The only way to get things done this year is to do them yourself. Dig in, and don’t stop until you are […]
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Woman ambushed by revelation of husband’s long-term affair
DEAR ABBY: I recently found out my husband has been having a four-year affair with a woman 24 years younger than I am. He met her at work. He tells me he loves her, but he loves me more. Abby, they actually thought I would agree to him taking her on as a second wife, […]
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Vaccines don’t always mix with compromised immune system
DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column on the shingles vaccine did not address those of us with compromised immune systems. I take Enbrel and could not take the original shingles vaccine. What is the protocol as of now with the new vaccine? — C.H. ANSWER: Unfortunately, there is still no consensus on giving the shingles […]