DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 44 years old and female. Nine months ago, I suddenly experienced severe low backache without any associated physical activities. I was bedridden for five days, though during that time I experienced severe spasmodic lower backache just in my back. My bowel and bladder function were normal. I had pain on […]
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Woman irked when co-worker mimics her style
DEAR ABBY: I have been trying to get healthy for years and recently lost a lot of weight. Every job I have, I work with grossly obese women. At my present job, one of them keeps coming to work dressed like me. It has happened before and I am sick of it. You have no […]
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The 'perfect diet' is an elusive target
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you recommended “a diet based mostly on plants and legumes, with nuts, some fruits, whole grains and almost no refined sugars and starches.” By “some fruits,” are you suggesting not eating certain fruits, or just a limited amount of fruit overall? I ask because my cardiologist has recommended […]
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Libra: Get down to business
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aaron Eckhart, 50; Courtney B. Vance, 58; James Taylor, 70; Liza Minnelli, 72. Happy Birthday: Altering your routine will help you see clearly. Take note of who has been there for you in the past and surround yourself with trusted friends. Be generous with sharing your skills as you move […]
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Parents blame teen's friend for underage drinking
DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old daughter, “Jenny,” went to a sleepover with her two best friends from school last Friday, “Penny” and “Ginger.” Penny’s parents went out and left the girls alone. They drank some beer. Jenny and Ginger were sober, but Penny also drank some hard liquor and got very drunk. I found out about […]
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Cancer: Be prepared to make personal changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Davis, 25; Thora Birch, 36; Johnny Knoxville, 47; Terrence Howard, 49. Happy Birthday: Embrace the projects that you find most engaging. Having a creative outlet will stimulate your mind and encourage you to put more energy into everything you do. Opportunities are within reach and should not be ignored. […]
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Video chatting might provide visiting time
DEAR ABBY: My 92-year-old mother lives alone, still drives and manages by herself with a feral cat she took in. She’s dealing with heart failure, but doing well on her meds. I am 70, an only child, married, retired and live six hours away. We go to see her four times a year and stay […]
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Virgo: Handle money with care
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Wilde, 34; Carrie Underwood, 35; Jon Hamm, 47; Sharon Stone, 60. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let what others do limit you. Make your plans and follow through. If you forego what’s in your heart to appease someone else, you will regret it later. Participate in activities that stimulate you […]
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Daughter catches dad texting other women
DEAR ABBY: My 14-year-old daughter caught her father, my husband, emailing and texting other women. He has been doing it for months. He says he went on dating sites because he was unhappy in our marriage and needed attention and to feel desirable. He claims he only emailed and texted these women discussing relationship troubles, […]
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Granddaughter blind to signs of fiances potential abuse
DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter is getting married in seven months and I’m worried for her. I see many red flags she’s ignoring. Because I’m old, I don’t think she will believe me. You have printed a list of warning signs of an abusive mate. Can you print it again so I can give it to […]