DEAR ABBY: Our daughter is celebrating her 50th birthday next month. Her husband, ”Ben,” is throwing her a surprise party at a restaurant. We know because he has asked us to watch and feed the grandkids, who are in their teens. We have been taking care of the grandkids since they were born and have […]
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Pisces: Be creative in the way you handle your personal affairs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 39; Jason Alexander, 58; Bruce Springsteen, 68; Mary Kay Place, 70. Happy Birthday: Secrets are best kept that way. Choose to be practical and you will avoid getting involved with the wrong group of people. An opportunity will turn sour if it limits your ability to take advantage […]
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Last child left at home balks at mother's plans to move
DEAR ABBY: I’m a guy in college, majoring in computer science. I live with my mother, who’s in her 60s and works as an elementary school teacher. Right now, we live in an urban area, near some big cities. Most of our family originally lived here, but my siblings all moved to a mid-southern state, […]
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Son's health problems cause dad to question his parentagre
DEAR ABBY: My first marriage ended in divorce 35 years ago because my wife had cheated on me several times. I suspected then that I wasn’t my daughter’s biological father. Lately I have been wondering about my son, too. Both are in their late 30s now. Obviously, I decided to accept them as my own. […]
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Aquarius: Be cautious with where you put your money
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bonnie Hunt, 56; Scott Baio, 57; Andrea Bocelli, 59; Joan Jett, 59. Happy Birthday: Your determination and hard work will pay off. You are heading into an industrious period that will enhance your chances to advance. Don’t waste time contemplating things or make the mistake of being too impulsive. Finding […]
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Fahr disease is a rare brain condition
DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about Fahr disease? I had an MRI, and I read the term on the report and was concerned because I hadn’t been told about it. I asked my provider about it, and he told me that it usually is diagnosed when someone is young. I am soon […]
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Woman's co-workers ridicule her extreme aversion to blood
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 30-year-old female who has extreme hemophobia. I cannot see blood or hear people talk about anything blood-related. I pass out when my blood is drawn, and I cannot have a finger-prick blood test either. It’s even difficult for me to write this message. I work in an office and I have […]
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What is the trick to setting an A1C goal for diabetes treatment?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My elderly sister, 73, has Type 2 diabetes, and is taking 500 mg of metformin twice a day. After two years on metformin, her fasting glucose level is only 125 mg/dl and A1C only 6.8 percent. If she continues taking medication, will her fasting glucose level ever get to around 85 mg/dl […]
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Capricorn: Play it safe and stay focused
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Derulo, 28; Luke Wilson, 46; Faith Hill, 50; Bill Murray, 67. Happy Birthday: You can dream big, but when it comes to actually putting your ideas into play, it is best to be cautious and moderate. Building a solid foundation for your future plans will encourage greater stability and […]
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Despite promise to stop, man resumes watching pornography
DEAR ABBY: Can you tell me why men watch porn? My husband watches porn on the computer at all hours of the night. When I found out about it six months ago, he promised he would stop doing it, but I just realized that he still goes online and watches it when I’m asleep at […]