DEAR ABBY: I am a 49-year-old woman whose mother tries to make me feel guilty for having a good relationship with my father. I have an excellent relationship with her, but lately it feels strained because she gets mad if Dad and I do things together or even just talk on the phone. My goal […]
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Results of bone density test determine follow-up testing
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 76 years old and have had a bone density test every two years for the past 12 years at the recommendation of my physician. Every test has shown bone loss in my left hip, which is the result of a childhood case of polio. My physician has also pressed me […]
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Taurus: Figure out cost-effective strategy to get what you want
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mayim Bialik, 44; Madchen Amick, 49; Regina Hall, 49; Jennifer Connelly, 49. Happy Birthday: Evaluate your relationships, and be selective regarding who you have time for and who you should probably not see as much. Making the most of your time and being honest with yourself as well as others […]
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Hotheaded friend dunks man’s toothbrush in toilet
DEAR ABBY: I have shared a friendship for 40 years with a woman who is known for having a quick temper. Although I have been on the receiving end of her anger many times, we manage to maintain our relationship. She lives across the country now and, unfortunately, suffers from a major debilitating illness. She […]
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Vaccines and chemo can mix — on a case by case basis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister is getting chemo for breast cancer, and her 4-year-old is due for his shots. She’s worried that he won’t be able to get them all because of her treatment. Our parents are unsure if they should go ahead and get the shingles vaccine since they are around her often. What […]
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Aries: Follow your own path and do what makes you happy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mo’Nique, 52; Gary Dourdin, 53; Jermaine Jackson, 65; Bess Armstrong, 66. Happy Birthday: Evaluate, question and make adjustments. Refuse to let the past hold you hostage mentally, emotionally or physically. Engage in new beginnings, set your sights on what’s possible and recognize who is a good influence. Consider what brings […]
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Childhood abuse led woman to long life of promiscuity
DEAR ABBY: I was molested by my sister’s husband in 1959. I was 5 years old. Growing up in the late ’50s and ’60s, sexual abuse was never discussed in my parents’ home. It just wasn’t done then. Of course, my brother-in-law told me it was “our little secret.” This has affected my entire life. […]
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Cognitive impairment after surgery is not uncommon in seniors
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old estate planning attorney. Last year I had back surgery and experienced substantial cognitive impairment immediately after. It has been over a year, and I have recovered perhaps 80% of my prior mental function. I would appreciate your thoughts on this issue, as many of my elderly clients have […]
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Pisces: Rely on a solid plan to solve an uncomfortable solution
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raven-Symone, 34; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 44; Meg White, 45; Kenneth Branagh, 59. Happy Birthday: Your emotions will be difficult to dismiss. You’ll feel more inclined to say what’s on your mind and question anyone who is vague or appears to be playing games with you. Gather your thoughts methodically, and venture […]
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Mom weighs bringing defiant daughter on family vacation
DEAR ABBY: One of our daughters (18) has been rebelling for the last couple of years. She’s not doing well in community college. She is dating a drug user and has been caught in lie after lie, including about spending the night at friends’ homes. She has now decided she no longer wants to live […]